Emergency Evacuation & Fire Safety Procedures (Licensed Premises)

This short CPD course provides essential fire safety awareness and emergency evacuation guidance for staff working in licensed premises. It explains the practical actions staff must take if a fire or emergency occurs and highlights the importance of calm, clear decision‑making. The course focuses on recognising fire risks, responding to alarms, directing customers to safe exits, and understanding the role of assembly points. It also covers how staff should assist customers, including those who may need additional support, while keeping themselves safe. Designed for busy, customer‑facing environments, the course can be completed in one short session and supports public safety, licence compliance, and inspection readiness. It helps ensure staff understand their responsibilities and are prepared to act confidently during an emergency.

By completing this course, learners will gain practical knowledge on: Common fire risks found in licensed premises What to do if a fire or emergency is discovered How fire alarms and emergency signals should be responded to The correct evacuation procedures and use of exits How to assist customers safely during an evacuation The purpose of assembly points and why re‑entry is prohibited Why recording incidents and drills supports compliance and safety

Fire safety is a key public safety responsibility Staff actions can prevent panic and reduce harm Clear procedures support inspections and compliance Demonstrates due diligence and responsible management

This course is suitable for: Bar and front‑of‑house staff Door staff and supervisors Managers and licence holders Anyone working in licensed premises with responsibility for customer safety

On successful completion of this course, learners are awarded a CPD‑recognised certificate. The certificate provides formal evidence of continuing professional development and can be retained for individual CPD records, staff training files, or inspection purposes. This activity equates to 0.25 CPD hours. Certificates are available to download immediately after achieving the required pass mark in the end‑of‑course assessment.