Work Health & Safety
Fire Safety
- InstrumentAustralia: General Fire Regulations 2010 (T…
- RegionAustralia
Ensure your staff have the essential skills to prevent, respond to, and safely manage fire hazards in the workplace.
The short answer
Fire Safety training is for everyone in scope, and it exists because of General Fire Regulations 2010 (TAS). It runs online in about 35 to 40 minutes, or 20 to 30 minutes in the accelerated version. Run it off the shelf as it is, or have Hungry Minds rebuild it around your own policies and scenarios.
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About this course
Fire safety involves understanding fire prevention, knowing how to respond effectively during a fire, and being informed about essential emergency procedures.
It is vital to be aware of fire safety measures at all stages before, during, and after a fire. Fire safety training equips staff with the knowledge to identify potential fire hazards, prevent them from occurring, and handle any fire-related emergencies that may arise in the workplace.
What the course covers
- About Fire
- Risk of Fire
- Health Impacts of smoke from a fire
- Fire Prevention
- Classes of fire
- Fire Management
- Types of fire extinguishers
- Fire extinguisher use
- Fire Extinguishers – inspections and maintenance
- The Rules for Fighting Fires
- Extinguishing the fire
- Fire Spread
- Compartmentalising a fire
- Fire Blankets
- Smoke
- Emergency Information
What people can do afterwards
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- the risks of fire and smoke
- how to prevent a fire starting
- how to respond to a fire and the types of extinguishers to use
- how to compartmentalise a fire and prevent it spreading
How it is delivered
- Structured learning Designed for learners who are new to the topic or want a comprehensive overview. The course explores the subject in detail and typically takes 35–40 minutes to complete.
- Accelerated learning Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.
Two ways to run it
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Your policies, your scenarios
We rebuild “Fire Safety” around how your organisation actually works, so the training changes behaviour instead of recording completions.
Build a custom version -
Ready to run as it is
Deploy the course off the shelf, with light branding if you want it. Delivered with our partner Safetrac, who will contact you directly.
Deploy off the shelf
Either way, you can run it through our compliance platform or take it as a SCORM package for the LMS you already have.
What it costs
Off-the-shelf pricing starts at $4,000 a year for up to ten courses with your logo and colours applied, rising with how much you want changed. The tiers are the same across the catalogue, so they are set out once on the pricing page rather than repeated on all 101 courses.
If what you actually need is your own scenarios and your own policies rather than a reskin, that is a custom build, and it is the work Hungry Minds does.
Choosing an LMS
If you don’t currently have an LMS, we can help you select a platform that suits your organisation.
For smaller teams or organisations getting started, we typically recommend LearnWorlds for its ease of use and quick setup.For organisations requiring more advanced functionality and reporting, TalentLMS is a strong option.
Learn more:LearnWorlds TalentLMS
We may receive a commission if you sign up to an LMS we recommend. It does not change what we recommend.
Common questions
Who needs Fire Safety training?
It is written for everyone in scope in Australia. The obligation comes from General Fire Regulations 2010 (TAS), so if that applies to your organisation, the people it covers need this training.
How long does the course take?
There are two versions. Structured learning takes about 35 to 40 minutes and suits people new to the topic. Accelerated learning takes 20 to 30 minutes for people who already know it and need a refresher.
What does the course cover?
Modules include: About Fire · Risk of Fire · Health Impacts of smoke from a fire · Fire Prevention · Classes of fire · Fire Management. There are 16 modules in total.
What will people be able to do afterwards?
By the end, participants can the risks of fire and smoke; how to prevent a fire starting; how to respond to a fire and the types of extinguishers to use; how to compartmentalise a fire and prevent it spreading.
How often does it need to be repeated?
There is no universal interval. Most Australian organisations run compliance training annually, with a shorter refresher at induction and after any policy change. Your own risk assessment and any regulator guidance set the actual cadence. We cover how to decide this properly.
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