Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Training

When a fire or workplace emergency happens, the right response can make all the difference....

4.7(6)
356
2-5 Hours
28
Intermediate

About This Course

When a fire or workplace emergency happens, the right response can make all the difference. Being prepared to stay calm, follow procedures, and act quickly helps protect lives, reduce injuries, and minimise disruption to business operations. Every worker has an important role in creating a safer workplace through effective emergency awareness and preparedness.

The Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Training course provides practical, Australia-focused training to help employees, supervisors, managers, and business owners understand workplace fire risks and emergency response responsibilities. Participants will learn about fire prevention, emergency plans, evacuation procedures, fire protection systems, emergency communication, hazard identification, Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) responsibilities, and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs), including key considerations under Australian Standard AS 3745 – Planning for Emergencies in Facilities.

Designed for workers across all industries, including offices, construction, healthcare, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and industrial workplaces, this online course helps learners build confidence in responding to emergency situations. Through practical examples and workplace scenarios, participants will gain the knowledge needed to support WHS compliance, improve emergency readiness, and contribute to safer, more resilient Australian workplaces.

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand fire behaviour, fire classes, and common workplace fire hazards.
  • Identify workplace ignition sources and high-risk fire scenarios.
  • Apply fire prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery principles.
  • Understand WHS obligations and emergency planning requirements.
  • Explain the role of Australian Standard AS 3745 in emergency management.
  • Follow emergency alarm, notification, and evacuation procedures.
  • Implement fire prevention controls for electrical, chemical, and combustible hazards.
  • Recognise the purpose and limitations of fire safety equipment and systems.
  • Understand Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) structures and warden responsibilities.
  • Participate in evacuation drills, emergency exercises, and continuous improvement activities.

Who should Take This Course

This course is ideal for:

  • Employees Across All Industries
  • Emergency Wardens and Fire Wardens
  • Site Supervisors and Team Leaders
  • WHS Officers and Safety Professionals
  • Facilities and Property Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Business Owners and Employers
  • Risk and Compliance Professionals
  • Building Managers
  • Human Resources Personnel
  • Contractors and Temporary Workers
  • Anyone responsible for workplace emergency preparedness

Career opportunities

Knowledge of fire safety, emergency management, and workplace preparedness is valuable across virtually every industry.

This course can support professional development in roles such as:

  • Fire Warden
  • Emergency Warden
  • WHS Officer
  • Workplace Safety Advisor
  • Facilities Manager
  • Site Supervisor
  • Compliance Officer
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Operations Manager
  • Building Manager
  • Emergency Management Coordinator
  • Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Professional

As Australian organisations continue to strengthen workplace safety and emergency preparedness programs, professionals with fire safety and emergency management knowledge remain highly valued across the public and private sectors.

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

The training is suitable for workers, supervisors, managers, safety professionals, emergency wardens, and anyone seeking to improve their understanding of workplace fire safety, emergency preparedness, and evacuation procedures.

Certification

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, learners will receive a Digital Certificate from Australian Compliance Training.

This certificate demonstrates knowledge of workplace fire safety, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and Australian WHS compliance requirements.

Certification

Why Choose Us

  • 100% online and self-paced learning designed for busy professionals.
  • Practical, workplace-focused training aligned with Australian safety requirements.
  • Interactive assessments that reinforce emergency preparedness knowledge.
  • Content developed to reflect current WHS obligations and emergency management practices.
  • Instant digital certification upon successful course completion.
  • Trusted compliance training designed for Australian workplaces.

Compliance and Regulatory Alignment

This course supports awareness and understanding of:

  • Work Health and Safety (WHS) Acts and Regulations
  • PCBU Duty of Care Obligations
  • Emergency Planning and Response Requirements
  • Australian Standard AS 3745 – Planning for Emergencies in Facilities
  • Workplace Emergency Management Frameworks
  • Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) Requirements
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Processes
  • Fire Prevention and Risk Control Measures
  • Worker Consultation and Training Obligations
  • Workplace Incident Review and Continuous Improvement Practices

Course Curriculum

8 sections28 lectures2-5 Hours
▶ Fire Behaviour and Workplace Ignition Risks
▶ Fire Classes and Hazard Sources
▶ High-Risk Workplace Fire Scenarios
▶ Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery
▶ Quiz
▶ WHS Act and PCBU Obligations
▶ Emergency Plan Legal Requirements
▶ AS 3745 Emergency Planning Framework
▶ Worker Training and Consultation Duties
▶ Quiz
▶ Emergency Plan Structure and Content
▶ Evacuation Decision-Making Pathways
▶ Alarm Response and Emergency Notification
▶ Assembly Areas and Occupant Accountability
▶ Quiz
▶ Electrical and Equipment Fire Risks
▶ Combustible Storage and Housekeeping Controls
▶ Chemical, Gas, and Hot Work Hazards
▶ Fire Doors, Exits, and Access Protection
▶ Quiz
▶ Fire Alarms and Warning Systems
▶ Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting
▶ Evacuation Diagrams and Escape Routes
▶ Extinguishers, Hose Reels, and Fire Blankets
▶ Quiz
▶ Emergency Control Organisation Structure
▶ Chief Warden Leadership Responsibilities
▶ Area Warden and Floor Warden Duties
▶ Emergency Services Liaison and Re-Entry Control
▶ Quiz
▶ Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
▶ Visitors, Contractors, and Vulnerable Occupants
▶ Evacuation Drills and Training Records
▶ Incident Debrief and Plan Review
▶ Quiz
▶ Quiz

Frequently Asked Questions


This course teaches the fundamentals of workplace fire safety, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and legal compliance to help organisations respond effectively to fire emergencies.


This course is suitable for employees, managers, supervisors, WHS professionals, emergency wardens, business owners, and anyone responsible for workplace emergency preparedness.


Yes. The training covers WHS obligations, PCBU responsibilities, emergency planning requirements, AS 3745 emergency planning principles, and workplace fire safety compliance.


Yes. You'll learn evacuation procedures, alarm response, assembly point management, emergency communication, fire prevention strategies, and safe evacuation practices.


Yes. The course covers the responsibilities of Chief Wardens and Area Wardens, fire alarms, emergency lighting, evacuation diagrams, fire extinguishers, and other essential fire safety systems


This training helps organisations improve emergency preparedness, meet legal obligations, protect workers and visitors, reduce fire risks, and strengthen workplace safety and compliance.

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