Accredited CPD Courses
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Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited fire safety courses are designed to help professionals stay compliant, expand their knowledge, and reduce fire risk across all workplace environments.
Whether you’re a safety officer, facilities manager, or health & safety lead, our fire safety CPD training equips you with the insight and confidence to protect people and property from fire.
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Fully CPD-Accredited
Each course is CPD-certified, so your training supports official professional development records.
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Expert-Led
All courses are delivered by fire safety professionals with real-world experience and expertise.
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Practical & Relevant
Gain fire safety knowledge you can apply immediately to meet regulations and reduce risk.
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Flexible Formats
Learn your way with in-person workshops, virtual sessions, or on-demand training, all designed to fit your schedule.
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LEVEL 1 | Approx 45mins | CPD Accredited
An introduction to the burning issues surrounding Lithium-ion battery fires
This CPD-accredited presentation explores the risks, causes and consequences of Lithium-ion (LiB) battery fires. These fires are a growing concern, as more devices and products rely on this technology.
Particular attention is given to e-scooters and e-bikes, which are frequently highlighted in mainstream media due to their increasing fire risk. The session also addresses common concerns around charging electric vehicles in underground car parks and the safe recycling and disposal of Lithium-ion batteries.
You should take this course if your organisation:
- Uses laptops, mobile phones, power tools or forklift trucks.
- Allows employees to charge personal LiB-powered devices on site
- Stores new Lithium-ion battery powered devices or batteries
- Stores or recycles used or damaged LiB-powered devices or batteries
- Has employees bringing or charging e-bikes or e-scooters on site
- Has electric vehicles parked or charged on site
- Uses battery energy storage systems
- Sells or repairs Lithium-ion battery-powered products
This 45-minute CPD-accredited introductory course provides essential knowledge to help you live and work safely with Lithium-ion battery-powered devices and electric vehicles.
- Learn about the scale and severity of Lithium-ion battery fire risks.
- See real-world examples of LiB fires.
- Understand the causes behind Lithium-ion battery fires.
- Learn how to manage LiB-powered devices to help reduce the risk.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 | Approx 45mins | CPD Accredited
Is our reliance on lithium-ion batteries safe or sustainable?
This 45-minute CPD-accredited course takes a deeper dive into the fire risks associated with Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and introduces a 10-step action plan to help you mitigate and manage those risks effectively.
Li-ion batteries are now central to modern life, powering everything from portable electronics and electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. While they offer benefits like high energy density and fast charging, their safety and sustainability depend heavily on how they're manufactured, used, and disposed of.
As the use of Li-ion batteries grows, so too does the risk. These fires behave differently from other types, often burning hotter and longer, and releasing toxic gases. That's why fire safety education is essential, helping you assess the risk in your organisation, put preventative measures in place, and respond effectively should an incident occur.
This session explores why Lithium-ion battery fires occur and shows you how to implement a tailored Battery Safe Action Plan to help mitigate and manage your specific fire risks.
It's ideal for Health & Safety professionals, Facilities and Operations Managers, and anyone responsible for fire safety, across sectors including OEM, manufacturing, warehousing, transport, construction, retail and the public sector.
- Understand the role of Lithium-ion batteries in today's world and their link to the drive for net zero.
- Learn why Lithium-ion battery fires occur, with real-world examples.
- Receive a 10-Step Battery Safety Plan to help you assess, manage and reduce LiB fire risks in your organisation.
LEVEL 1 | Approx 45mins | CPD Accredited
Understanding Standard BS EN50615: Ensuring Kitchen Stove Guard Compliance
This CPD-accredited webinar is designed for architects, specifiers, fire engineers and M&E consultants.
Standard BS EN50615 sets the benchmark for the quality and safety of cooker safety products. First published by the EU in 2015, it aims to significantly reduce kitchen and house fires across Europe.
In this session, you'll learn how BS EN50615 ensures Kitchen Stove Guard compliance, and how these devices can support compliant escape routes in small or high-rise dwellings, particularly open-plan spaces with integrated kitchens. We'll also explore how they help maximise usable space in building design while enhancing safety.
To specify Kitchen Stove Guard systems effectively, it's essential to understand the BS EN50615 standard they meet, and how it relates to BS 9999, BS 9991, and Category B devices. This knowledge helps architects, fire consultants, and other design professionals make informed, compliant choices.
This webinar will be of particular interest to architects, specifiers, fire engineers, and M&E Consultants. Attendance counts for 1 hour of CPD points.
- Understand what a Kitchen Stove Guard is and how it works.
- Learn the key points of standard BS EN50615.
- See how BS EN50615 applies to Building Codes and design considerations.
- Understand how compliance testing aligns with Building Code requirements.
- Identify where Kitchen Stove Guard Systems can be effectively deployed.
LEVEL 1 | Approx 45mins | CPD Accredited
PFAS & Fire Safety: Looking Beyond The Headlines
This CPD-accredited presentation explores the risks, regulations and realities surrounding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in fire safety. As scrutiny around PFAS continues to rise, the session separates fact from fiction and examines what the changes could mean for the industry.
Particular attention is given to firefighting foams and extinguishing agents, which are key focus areas for evolving legislation and environmental concern. The session also addresses common questions around product phase-outs, safe disposal practices, and the availability of viable alternatives.
You should take this course if your organisation:
- Manufactures, specifies, installs or services fire extinguishers or foam-based suppression systems
- Uses or stores firefighting foams containing PFAS
- Handles the disposal or recycling of PFAS-containing fire safety products
- Operates in sectors where upcoming PFAS restrictions may impact compliance or product availability
- Is looking to move towards more sustainable or fluorine-free alternatives
- Needs to stay informed on changing UK and EU legislation around chemical usage in fire safety products
This 45-minute CPD-accredited introductory course provides essential knowledge to help you understand the implications of PFAS in fire safety, navigate regulatory change, and make informed decisions around product selection and specification.
- Learn about the growing scrutiny surrounding PFAS in fire safety products.
- See how global regulations are shifting and what that means for the industry.
- Understand the risks and concerns associated with PFAS use.
- Learn how to assess, manage, and plan for PFAS-related changes in your industry.
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