The Industrial Fire Prevention course provides workers with a clear understanding of how fires start, spread, and can be prevented in industrial facilities. Each year, more than a million fire emergencies occur in the United States, with tens of thousands taking place in industrial environments. These incidents result in significant injuries, fatalities, and costly damage—but most are preventable with the right training and awareness.

This course explains how fires behave, the conditions that allow them to grow, and the key hazards commonly found in industrial settings. Learners explore safe handling practices for flammable materials, workplace controls that help reduce ignition risks, and the steps required during a fire emergency. Through practical examples and clear guidance, participants gain the knowledge needed to recognize fire risks early and take appropriate action to maintain a safe workplace.

By the end of the course, workers will understand essential fire prevention strategies, the different classes of fires, and the principles behind extinguishing them safely and effectively.

Fire prevention is a fundamental part of maintaining a safe industrial workplace. Understanding how fires ignite, the conditions that increase risk, and the controls that limit ignition sources helps reduce the likelihood of incidents. This course equips learners with foundational fire safety knowledge, enabling them to identify hazards, respond confidently in emergencies, and support a culture of proactive safety.

Fire Behavior and Fundamentals

• Learn how fires ignite, spread, and sustain combustion
• Understand the four most common classes of fires
• Identify conditions that increase fire severity

Extinguishing Fires

• Review fire suppression principles and extinguishing methods
• Understand when and how to use different extinguishing techniques
• Learn safe practices when attempting to control small fires

Flammable Materials Management

• Identify common flammable substances in industrial environments
• Learn safe storage, handling, and transfer procedures
• Understand how to minimize ignition sources

Fire Prevention Practices

• Review workplace controls designed to reduce fire risks
• Understand hazard recognition and proactive prevention strategies
• Learn housekeeping, equipment use, and monitoring techniques

Emergency Response

• Know what to do when a fire occurs
• Follow safe evacuation and reporting procedures
• Recognize the role of employees in emergency response plans

This online Industrial Fire Prevention course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the training at any time.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Learners have three attempts to achieve a passing grade. Short knowledge checks throughout the course reinforce key concepts and support understanding.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate verifying their understanding of industrial fire hazards, prevention strategies, and emergency response procedures.