Essential Fire Fighting Training
An awareness level fire fighting programme for employees who need basic fire safety knowledge, fire prevention awareness and safe initial response skills.
Best for basic workplace fire readiness
For staff who need basic fire safety awareness and initial response knowledge.
Suitable for office, commercial and general workplace environments.
Easier to arrange when teams need awareness training with less work disruption.
Basic fire safety and initial response skills
Participants are introduced to fire risks, prevention and basic actions they can take during an early stage fire incident.
Fire basics
Understand basic fire behaviour, fire classes and how workplace fires may develop.
Fire prevention
Recognise common fire risks and simple prevention measures in the workplace.
Extinguisher use
Learn the basic selection and use of fire extinguishers for suitable early stage fire situations.
Hose reel exposure
Understand basic hose reel handling and how it fits into workplace fire response.
Safe response actions
Learn when to respond, when to stop and when to evacuate for personal safety.
Emergency support
Understand how employees can support the workplace response process during a fire incident.
Suitable for employees who need basic fire response awareness
General employees
Staff who need basic fire safety awareness and initial response knowledge.
Office and commercial teams
Employees working in lower risk workplace environments.
Fire wardens or floor wardens
Personnel who help support basic fire response, evacuation or workplace safety arrangements.
Admin, HR and facility staff
Support teams involved in workplace safety coordination and emergency readiness.
Key information before you arrange Essential Firefighting training
Duration
1 day
Core focus
Fire safety awareness, prevention and safe initial response actions.
Practical exposure
Fire extinguisher practice and basic firefighting equipment exposure.
Certification
Certificate of Training.
HRD Corp claimability
HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp’s requirements and approval process.
Training arrangement
Available for in house training. Public class availability may depend on the current schedule.
Choose based on the response role expected from your employees
Essential Firefighting is suitable for basic awareness and initial response exposure. Basic Firefighting is more suitable when employees are expected to support a stronger workplace response role.
Essential Firefighting
- Best for general employees
- Suitable for lower risk workplaces
- 1 day training format
- Fire safety awareness and prevention
- Basic fire extinguisher practice
- Certificate of Training
Basic Firefighting
- Best for ERT members and response support teams
- Suitable for employees with response responsibility
- 2 days training format
- More structured practical learning
- Firefighting equipment and response practice
- Certificate of Competency
Frequently asked questions
Practical questions companies usually ask before arranging Essential Firefighting training.
Who is Essential Firefighting suitable for?
Essential Firefighting is suitable for general employees, office teams, fire wardens and workplace staff who need basic fire safety awareness and initial response knowledge.
Does Essential Firefighting include practical training?
Yes. The programme includes basic practical exposure such as fire extinguisher practice and basic firefighting response activities.
What is the difference between Essential Firefighting and Basic Firefighting?
Essential Firefighting is a 1 day awareness level programme. Basic Firefighting is a 2 day programme that is more suitable for ERT members or employees with stronger response responsibilities.
Is Essential Firefighting HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. Essential Firefighting is HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp’s requirements and approval process.
Can Essential Firefighting be arranged as in house training?
Yes. Essential Firefighting can be arranged as in house training for companies. Public class availability may depend on the current schedule.
Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants will receive a Certificate of Training after completing the programme.
Need Essential Fire Fighting Training for your employees?
Share your training needs with us. Our team can advise the right arrangement based on your employee group, workplace risk and fire safety readiness.
If your team needs more hands on fire response practice, you may consider Basic Occupational Fire Fighting Training instead.