Well-trained employees make a significant contribution to the success of a company. This also applies to fire safety. Employees who know how to use fire extinguishers or keep escape and rescue routes clear make a major contribution to fire prevention.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (§ 12) requires employers to teach all employees the correct behavior in the event of a fire at least once a year.
We support you with fire safety training for employees:
- in accordance with the current DGUV and ASR A.2.2 guidelines
- with qualified trainers
- including a practical fire extinguishing exercise
Contents of the fire safety instruction
In the theoretical part of the fire safety training, your employees will learn about important fire safety signs. We also familiarise your employees with the company's escape and rescue plans and the assembly point. Our trainers will also point out special fire safety features and fire risks in your company.
The practical part of the fire safety training centres on the fire extinguisher exercise on the Firetrainer.
The fire safety training at a glance:
- Handling fire extinguishers
- Fire classes and extinguishing tactics
- Behaviour in the event of a fire and during an evacuation
- Dealing with fire doors
- Escape and rescue plans
More safety in your company
Our long-standing fire safety experts will be happy to carry out the annual fire safety training for your employees at your company.
Ensure greater safety in your company. Make an appointment now.
- Location: In-house at your company
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- Languages: German, English (on request)
- Completion: Participant certificate (on request)
- Costs: Depending on the number of participants
- Dates and times: By arrangement. Contact us now.
When was your last fire safety training?
Required annually.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (§12) requires employers to carry out fire safety training at least once a year. The aim is to ensure that your employees know the correct behaviour in the event of a fire and make an important contribution to fire prevention.
Our qualified trainers will be happy to support you in instructing your employees in fire safety. Get in touch with us.
Fire safety instruction in your region
CWS Fie Safety is active in preventive fire protection throughout Germany. This means that we can also offer you fire safety training in your area. Get in touch with your regional contact or, if you have several locations, with our head office.
The CWS experts will provide fire safety training for your employees in accordance with the current DGUV and ASR A.2.2 guidelines.
Questions and answers
Is fire safety instruction mandatory?
Yes, fire safety instruction is mandatory for all company employees. Section 12 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and DGUV Information 205-001 provide the legal framework for this.
How often is company fire safety instruction for employees necessary?
Company fire safety training is required at least once a year. This is stipulated in Section 12 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG). Depending on the fire hazards in the company, shorter intervals for fire safety instructions are also possible.
Do all employees have to take part in fire safety training?
Yes, every employee must take part in the annual fire safety training in accordance with the DGUV. This applies to full-time and part-time employees as well as interns, trainees and volunteers.
What does fire safety training according to the DGUV cover?
Fire safety training in accordance with the DGUV covers the following topics:
- Handling of fire extinguishers
- Fire classes and extinguishing tactics
- Behaviour in the event of a fire and during an evacuation (incl. regulations for escape and rescue plans and fire doors)
After the theoretical part, the fire extinguisher exercise on the Firetrainer is an integral part of every fire safety training course.
