The Fire Prevention in the Office course provides employees with essential knowledge to recognize fire hazards, prevent workplace fires, and respond safely during an emergency. Although offices may not seem high-risk, more than 3,000 office fires occur in the U.S. each year, resulting in significant financial losses, injuries, and preventable fatalities. Understanding how fires start—and how to stop them before they spread—is crucial for maintaining a safe workplace.

This training explores how fires ignite and grow, the different classes of fires, and the principles of extinguishing them. Learners also review common office-specific hazards such as overloaded electrical outlets, improper storage, and blocked exits. Practical guidance is provided on creating a safer office environment through proper housekeeping, equipment use, and hazard awareness.

By the end of the course, employees will understand what to do when a fire emergency occurs, how to make informed decisions, and how to support a proactive safety culture in the office.

Fire prevention is a fundamental component of workplace safety. Even low-risk environments like offices contain electrical equipment, paper products, and other materials that can ignite under the right conditions. Understanding how fires develop, how hazards arise, and how to respond effectively helps employees minimize risks and protect themselves and others in the event of an emergency.

Fire Basics

• Understand how fires start, spread, and sustain combustion
• Learn the four most common classes of fires encountered in workplaces

Extinguishing Fires

• Review fire suppression methods
• Recognize safe and unsafe situations for using extinguishers

Office Fire Prevention

• Identify common office fire hazards
• Learn best practices for electrical safety, storage, and housekeeping
• Understand how to reduce ignition risks through proactive prevention

Emergency Response

• Know what to do when an office fire occurs
• Follow safe evacuation procedures and emergency protocols

Additional Awareness Topics

• Learn additional tips and considerations for maintaining a fire-safe workplace

This online Fire Prevention in the Office course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Learners have three attempts to achieve a passing grade. Short quizzes throughout the course help reinforce the material and support long-term understanding.

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