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Ever seen a fryer left on or a tangled mess of cords in a busy kitchen and thought, 'Is this safe?' That moment of hesitation could mean the difference between safety and disaster.

Too often, fire safety is something we take for granted-until it's too late. But fire emergencies don't come with warnings. One wrong move and a small incident can escalate fast.

This online course is designed to equip you with the tools needed to confidently handle potential fire risks.

What you'll learn in the Fire safety essentials course

  • How to apply the identify, assess, and minimize framework to recognize and mitigate fire hazards
  • What the fire tetrahedron is and how to use it
  • How to disrupt and prevent fires from starting and spreading
  • How to assess, address, and report hazards
  • The five essential actions for safe evacuation
  • The key fire safety equipment in your work environment
  • The purpose of each fire safety tool and when to use them in an emergency
  • The different classes of fire and how to match them with the correct extinguisher
  • How to safely navigate a smoke-filled environment with guests
  • Common causes of commercial kitchen fires
  • The difference between first-, second-, and third-degree burns and how to treat them
  • Key communication techniques to guide guests safely during a fire emergency
  • How and why you should participate in a fire drill when at work
  • And much more!

Who the Fire safety essentials course is for

The Fire safety essentials online course is aimed at all employees across various sectors of hospitality who need to understand fire safety to protect themselves, their colleagues, and their workplace.

This course has been designed by Typsy's expert learning designers, in collaboration with our hospitality clients and leading subject matter expert John Heinen, Principal Fire Investigator/Consultant.

Meet your instructor

Industry Experts
Typsy's Industry Experts are a global team of hospitality professionals dedicated to sharing their expertise, equipping you with the skills and confidence to thrive in hospitality compliance.
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Highlight the new, job-relevant skills you’ve gained and supplement existing qualifications with a hard-earned, industry-specific digital certificate.

  • Learn the latest in your chosen industry or subject.
  • Complete each course and pass the quiz.
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  • Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV.
  • Make your career dream a reality.
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How courses work

Start a course to master new skills in your chosen specialist area. Work through a series of topic-focused lessons at your own pace, and pass the final quiz to earn a digital certificate that proves your expertise.

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Join a 10-day trial

Begin a free trial where you get access to all courses, quizzes, and certificates that you can complete anytime during the 10 days. Cancel anytime with no charge.

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Watch all the lessons

Complete all the lessons included in the course. Each lesson is generally 3-5 minutes long.

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Pass the quiz

At the end of each course is a quiz. The quiz will test that you have retained the key learning outcomes in each course.

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Earn digital badges

Receive a digital badge for every completed course that you can download and share with your professional network.

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Become an expert

Use your specialist training to build confidence, progress further in your career, or build expertise in areas you're passionate about.

All Typsy courses are endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality

Typsy courses have been endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality which demonstrates the courses:

  • Adhere to good practice standards in training and training delivery
  • Are relevant to the needs of the industry
  • Meet a wide range of essential criteria relating to quality standards and quality learning outcomes

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What our members are saying

"I especially love how crisp and easy to follow these courses are."

"Been loving Typsy so far! It was honestly like love at first sight, with the plethora of informative courses at my fingertips in such high quality and certified instructors. I especially love how crisp and easy to follow these courses are, whether you're a novice or an expert... Highly recommend Typsy to everyone who's a part of the hospitality industry."

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"It assisted in sharpening and updating my current skills."

"I have been using the Typsy online training platform since April 2020 and have found it to be very informative, simple, and it provides hands-on, practical skills that I have been able to immediately implement at my accommodation facility. It also assisted in sharpening and updating my current skills to enhance my guests' experiences in the future."

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FAQ

Each course consists of a number of 3-5 minute lessons and a quiz. When you successfully pass the quiz you will earn a digital course certificate.

Yes! Every Typsy course includes a digital certificate that you can download or share online. To earn a certificate you must successfully pass the course quiz.

No! Each course is 100% online. You can login at anytime and learn at your own pace.

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  • Learn at your own pace
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