Fire Safety Training in 2025: Why Regular Updates Matter

As we move into 2025, it's the perfect time for organisations to evaluate their fire safety training programmes. Just as we regularly update our professional skills and knowledge in other areas, fire safety awareness and training need consistent attention to guarantee the safety of employees, visitors, and property.

Why you need regular fire safety training

Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive highlight why regular fire safety training remains crucial. In the past year, workplace fires have significantly impacted various sectors such as healthcare, education, offices, and commercial properties. While the overall number of workplace fires has decreased over the past decade, the average cost of a major fire incident remains substantial, not far from the £657,074 average a few years ago. The figure emphasises the importance of prevention through proper training and awareness.

Understanding the risks across different sectors

Different workplace environments present unique fire safety challenges. From experience, we have found that organisations in healthcare, education, offices, and property management each face specific risks that require tailored training approaches.
In healthcare settings, for instance, the complexity of evacuation procedures and the presence of vulnerable patients make thorough fire safety training essential. Similarly, schools and educational facilities need to consider not only staff training but also the safety of their students and visitors.

The importance of refreshing your fire safety knowledge

Understanding fire safety isn't a one-time achievement - it requires regular updates and refreshers to maintain effectiveness. Research indicates that human error plays a role in up to 85% of workplace fires, highlighting why consistent training is so important. Taking regular refresher courses will help ensure that:

• Fire safety procedures remain fresh in people's minds
• Staff are confident in their emergency response roles
• New workplace changes or layouts are properly considered
• Teams stay up-to-date with current best practices
• And everyone understands their responsibilities clearly.

Each industry faces unique challenges when it comes to fire safety. In 2024, industrial premises accounted for 24% of workplace fires, followed by food and drink establishments at 19%, and retail premises at 17%. However, it's important to note that every workplace, regardless of size or sector, needs properly trained staff who understand their fire safety responsibilities.

Take action and start 2025 safely

Whether you're responsible for a small office, a healthcare facility, or multiple properties, staying up to date with your fire safety training should be a priority. That’s why we offer a wide range of courses designed to meet the specific needs of different sectors and roles.

For example, our Fire Warden courses provide key training for nominated staff, whilst our Fire Risk Assessor course offers in-depth knowledge for those responsible for workplace fire safety assessments.

Additionally, our new ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment provides an officially recognised qualification that demonstrates competence in carrying out fire risk assessments.

So don't wait for an incident to highlight gaps in your fire safety knowledge. Contact our expert team today on 01925 211488 to discuss your training needs, or visit our course calendar to view upcoming dates and secure your place.