Fire safety training plays a critical role in meeting legal obligations while strengthening an organisation’s everyday safety culture. At Jensen Hughes, training is designed not as a one-size-fits-all solution, but as a practical and relevant learning experience that reflects each client’s operating environment, risks and responsibilities. Our work spans private companies, public authorities, educational institutions and property owners, ensuring that fire safety knowledge is translated into action across sectors.
Fire Safety Training Tailored to Real Needs
Fire safety training covers a wide range of topics and formats, shaped by both the subject matter and the audience. Depending on the need, training may focus on legislative requirements, emerging risks or practical preparedness. Programmes range from authority-level fire safety clinics and company-wide information sessions to hands-on activities such as civil defence shelter inspections and fire extinguisher demonstrations.
The delivery format is selected to best support learning outcomes. Webinars and remote sessions enable wide participation and are well suited to information-focused topics, while in-person training offers the strongest educational impact through interaction, discussion and practical exercises. In all cases, the objective remains the same: to ensure that participants not only understand fire safety requirements but also have the confidence and capability to apply them in practice.
Fire Safety Training for Different Sectors
Because every training programme is tailored, there is no fixed structure or duration. A session may consist of a full-day programme led by multiple specialists or a concise briefing focused on a specific regulatory update. Jensen Hughes regularly delivers training for:
- Authorities, including fire safety clinics addressing topics such as timber construction, hydrogen and solar energy systems, BIM-based fire safety design processes and site visits to civil defence shelters.
- Companies, from small organisations to large enterprises, covering issues such as fire resistance requirements, evacuation planning and drills that validate fire safety strategies.
- Educational institutions, where collaboration with universities and other learning providers ensures students gain practical, expert-led insights that complement academic teaching.
A typical corporate training session begins with a structured introduction, followed by an in-depth exploration of the main topic and concludes with discussion and questions. Where appropriate, practical elements such as evacuation drills are incorporated to reinforce learning through experience.
Responding to Emerging Risks and Regulatory Change
The rapid development of new technologies and building solutions, including battery energy storage systems and data centres, is increasing the demand for up-to-date fire safety expertise. At the same time, evolving legislation requires organisations to continuously reassess how compliance is achieved in practice.
Jensen Hughes also supports clients by proactively addressing regulatory changes and explaining their real-world implications. Training bridges the gap between legal requirements and operational reality, ensuring that fire safety knowledge does not remain theoretical but becomes embedded in daily decision-making and risk management.
The Value of Expert-Led Fire Safety Training
As the world’s largest engineering consultancy dedicated to fire safety risk management, Jensen Hughes brings both global expertise and local insight to every training programme. Fire safety training delivered by our specialists offers clear and measurable benefits:
- Access to current, expert knowledge: One of the most valuable aspects is access to the latest information directly from experts, both locally and internationally.
- Clear interpretation of legislation and standards: Our experts provide solutions to fire safety challenges and resolve complex issues daily. Furthermore, we are often actively involved in local legislation, certification and standardisation processes. This means we understand the background behind new requirements and can explain why the law is written the way it is.
- Strengthening Safety Culture: Fire safety training increases awareness and improves an organisation’s preparedness to act in emergencies, making safety part of everyday operations. Practical exercises, such as fire extinguisher or evacuation drills, prepare staff to act in real-life situations, turning theory into practice.
- The Right Expert for the Topic: We do not select trainers based on subject-matter expertise alone. Our fire safety trainers combine deep knowledge of their field with the ability to communicate clearly, using language appropriate for the audience. For example, fire safety training in timber construction is led by a specialist in the field, while a trainer familiar with the legislation is best suited to explain the legal requirements.
- Individually Designed Content: Every training program is built based on the client’s needs. Customised fire safety training ensures the content addresses the organisation’s sector, objectives and everyday practices, whether the training is a comprehensive full-day program or a concise webinar.
Expert Fire Safety Training That Supports Compliance and Culture
By combining practical exercises, regulatory insight and expert guidance, training supports both compliance and the long-term development of a strong safety culture.
We work with companies, public authorities and educational institutions to design training programmes that are relevant, effective and fit for purpose. Get in touch with our team to discuss your organisation’s needs and develop a fire safety training programme that delivers lasting value.