Course Overview
Fire in a workplace isn’t just a possibility—it’s a constant risk that demands preparation. Each year, workplace fires cause hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions in property damage. In healthcare facilities, offices, manufacturing plants, and commercial spaces, fires place employees, visitors, patients, and operations in immediate danger. The difference between tragedy and safe evacuation often comes down to one factor: whether employees know what to do when fire strikes.
Most people never experience a workplace fire, which creates a false sense of security. When fire does occur, panic, confusion, and hesitation cost precious seconds. Employees who don’t know evacuation routes freeze in place. Those unfamiliar with fire extinguisher use make critical mistakes. Facilities without practiced evacuation plans create bottlenecks at exits. And fires spread faster than most people realize—a small fire can become life-threatening in minutes.
This comprehensive training course prepares all employees to prevent fires, respond effectively when fires occur, and evacuate safely. Employees learn fire prevention measures that reduce ignition risks, understand egress routes and evacuation procedures specific to their workplace, know the components and requirements of Emergency Action Plans, master the proper use of portable fire extinguishers including the PASS method, apply the RACE protocol for fire response (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate), and understand their specific roles during fire emergencies. The goal is ensuring every employee can act decisively to protect themselves and others when seconds matter most.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Introduction
Fire statistics and workplace fire risks, consequences of fires in commercial and healthcare settings, importance of preparation and training, and overview of OSHA fire safety standards
Lesson 2: Egress and Evacuation Procedures
Exit routes and egress requirements, primary and secondary evacuation routes, exit signs and emergency lighting, fire doors and their importance, evacuation procedures and responsibilities, assisting individuals with disabilities, headcount procedures and assembly points, and when it’s safe to re-enter buildings
Lesson 3: Emergency Action Plan
OSHA requirements for Emergency Action Plans, key EAP components (evacuation procedures, reporting procedures, emergency contacts), alarm systems and notification methods, roles and responsibilities during emergencies, chain of command and communication protocols, and accounting for all personnel
Lesson 4: Firefighting Equipment
Classes of fire: Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids), Class C (electrical), Class D (combustible metals), types of fire extinguishers and their appropriate uses, fire extinguisher labels and rating systems, when to fight fires vs. when to evacuate, PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep, safety considerations when using extinguishers, and fire suppression systems (sprinklers, standpipes)
Lesson 5: Employee Training
OSHA training requirements for fire safety, frequency of training and drills, fire drill procedures and participation, reviewing and practicing evacuation routes, recognizing alarm sounds and emergency signals, and roles of fire wardens or floor monitors
Lesson 6: Fire Prevention
Common ignition sources in workplaces, housekeeping practices that reduce fire risk, proper storage of flammable materials, electrical safety and preventing electrical fires, smoking policies and designated smoking areas, hot work permits and precautions, maintaining clear egress paths and exit access, and inspecting and maintaining fire safety equipment
Who This Course Is For
Certificate & Compliance
Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their fire safety and emergency evacuation training for OSHA compliance records and facility safety programs.
The course includes assessments that verify understanding of fire classes, extinguisher use, evacuation procedures, and emergency response protocols. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for employee files.
Supports Compliance With:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38: Emergency Action Plans
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39: Fire Prevention Plans
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157: Portable Fire Extinguishers
- NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® requirements
- Joint Commission environment of care standards
- CMS Conditions of Participation for fire safety
- State fire marshal training requirements
