This course gives managers and duty holders the competence to design, run and improve a fire safety management system. It sets out the legal framework and translates it into practical steps that can be applied in any organisation.
Who it’s for
Managers, responsible persons, compliance officers and building safety managers who oversee fire safety.
What you’ll learn
- Legal framework for fire safety management
- How to build and maintain a fire safety management system
- How to carry out and review fire risk assessments
- How to manage the Golden Thread and key documentation
- How to plan and oversee maintenance and testing
- How to lead training and run effective drills
Certification: Certificate of Completion (CPD accredited)
Overview
This practical one-day course equips managers, dutyholders and safety representatives with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement robust fire safety management systems.
Designed for all sectors – including residential care, education, healthcare, offices, retail and industrial settings – it ensures legal compliance, effective risk control and operational resilience.
Drawing on our experience in high-hazard industries such as COMAH, oil and gas, nuclear and aviation, the course goes beyond the basics to bring advanced risk management techniques and real-world insight into everyday fire safety practice.
Who it’s for
• Care home managers and residential care staff
• School leadership and facilities teams
• Fire wardens, responsible persons and safety representatives
• Building Safety Managers and compliance officers
• Industrial and commercial site managers
• Any organisation looking to strengthen its fire safety management approach
What you’ll learn
• Understand the legal framework for fire safety management, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Safety Act where applicable
• Develop, implement and maintain a Fire Safety Management System (FSMS)
• Carry out fire risk assessments and integrate findings into operational controls
• Manage fire safety documentation, records and the Golden Thread of information
• Oversee maintenance, testing and inspection regimes
• Plan and monitor training, drills and staff engagement
• Embed lessons from high-hazard industries to strengthen fire safety culture
Course content
1. Introduction to Fire Safety Management – responsibilities and legal framework
2. Fire Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification – principles and standards (PAS 79, BS 9999/9991)
3. Developing a Fire Safety Management System (FSMS) – policy, planning and review
4. Fire Safety Systems and Maintenance – detection, alarms, lighting and suppression
5. Roles, Responsibilities and Training – competence and engagement
6. Emergency Procedures and Drills – strategies, tabletop and practical exercises
7. Continuous Improvement – audits, KPIs and lessons from high-hazard sectors
Format and delivery
• One day (option to extend to two days if required)
• Delivered by trainers with fire safety and high-hazard industry expertise
• Includes group exercises, case studies and sector-specific examples
• CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion provided
Duration
1 day in person or virtual
Cost
On request
Certification
Certificate of Completion (CPD accredited)
