Fire Safety Training Courses Leicestershire

We provide fully accredited, legally compliant fire safety training to businesses and organisations across Leicestershire, helping employers meet their duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Our experienced instructors — all operational or ex‑serving firefighters — deliver engaging, practical courses designed to build confident staff who know how to prevent fires, respond safely, and use extinguishers correctly.

Whether you need Fire Warden/Marshal Training, Fire Safety Awareness, or hands‑on Extinguisher Training, we bring professional, real‑world expertise directly to your workplace, ensuring your team is prepared and your business remains compliant.

 

Our Fire Safety Training Courses in Leicestershire

 

Fire Safety Awareness Training

Professional fire safety awareness training delivered across Leicestershire, helping staff understand how fires start, how they spread, common workplace fire hazards, evacuation procedures, and safe decision‑making.

Training is delivered on-site at your premises, supporting full UK fire-safety compliance while boosting staff confidence, competence, and everyday fire-risk awareness. Includes practical use of fire extinguishers.

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Fire Warden / Marshal Training

Accredited fire warden/marshal training for organisations across Leicestershire. Ideal for nominated staff responsible for fire safety. This course covers:

• UK fire‑safety legislation and legal duties
• Fire‑warden roles and responsibilities
• Sweep procedures and alarm activation
• Evacuation protocols and PEEPs
• Mandatory checks and emergency leadership
• Hands‑on fire‑extinguisher training delivered on‑site

Perfect for businesses needing fully compliant fire warden/marshal certification.

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Practical Fire Extinguisher Training

Hands‑on fire extinguisher training for Leicestershire businesses, using water and CO₂ extinguishers plus safe fire‑blanket operation. Delegates learn how to:

• Identify different extinguisher types
• Select the correct extinguisher for each fire class
• Use extinguishers and fire blanket safely under expert guidance to extinguish live fires

Includes both theory and practical elements, building confidence and strengthening emergency‑response skills.

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Fire Evacuation Drill Service

A tailored fire evacuation drill service designed around your building layout, staffing levels, and existing fire procedures. Ideal for organisations wanting to:

• Test their fire‑evacuation strategy
• Improve staff response times
• Reinforce previous fire‑safety training
• Strengthen emergency preparedness
• Meet UK fire‑safety compliance requirements

Delivered across Leicestershire at your premises.

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Care‑Home Fire Safety Training (CQC‑Aligned)

Specialist care‑home fire safety training for residential and nursing homes in Leicestershire. This course covers:

• Compartmentation and fire‑spread prevention
• Evacuation strategies for vulnerable residents
• PEEPs and resident‑specific fire risks
• Staff responsibilities within care environments

Designed to help care providers meet CQC expectations, protect vulnerable residents, and ensure staff understand their full fire‑safety duties.

 

Prices

We offer competitive, transparent pricing. All of our courses are VAT-free.

Why Businesses in Leicestershire Choose PRT‑Training

• Firefighter Instructors – Real operational experience, real‑world examples, DBS‑checked and instructor qualifications
• Accredited Courses – All our courses are CPD‑accredited and comply with workplace fire‑safety legislation
• On‑Site Training – We come to your premises anywhere in Leicestershire at a time that suits your schedule
• Hands‑On Extinguisher Use – Practical use of water and CO₂ fire extinguishers under expert supervision
• Tailored Sessions – Course content adapted to your staff and premises
• Established Since 2009 – Trusted by local businesses in Leicestershire and across the East Midlands

 

 

Areas We Cover in Leicestershire

Our trainers run fire safety training courses throughout the whole of Leicestershire, including:

Anstey Ashby-de-la-Zouch Barrow upon Soar Birstall Blaby Broughton Astley Castle Donington Coalville Countesthorpe Earl Shilton Enderby Groby Hinckley Ibstock Kirby Muxloe

Kibworth Beauchamp Kibworth Harcourt Leicester Leicester Forest East Loughborough Lutterworth Melton Mowbray Mountsorrel Narborough Oadby Shepshed Sileby Syston Whetstone Wigston

 

FAQs – Leicestershire Fire Safety Training

Do you provide on‑site training in Leicestershire? Yes — we deliver all courses directly at your premises anywhere in Leicestershire.

Can you run training for night‑shift care‑home staff? Absolutely. We regularly deliver sessions for care homes and supported‑living services.

Do you offer practical extinguisher training? Yes. We provide hands‑on extinguisher use and live‑fire demonstrations where suitable.

How long are the courses? Most sessions last between 1–3 hours depending on the course type.

Do staff receive certificates? Yes — all attendees receive CPD‑accredited certificates.

How soon can we book training in Leicestershire? We offer flexible dates and can usually accommodate bookings within 1–2 weeks. For urgent compliance needs, same‑week sessions may be available depending on trainer availability.

 

How To Book Fire Training in Leicestershire

If you would like more information or to enquire about booking a course, please get in touch with us using our online form below:

Alternatively, you can call or email us:

Call us on: 07921906519

Or email: peter@prt-training.co.uk

PRT‑Training
23 Chapel Hill Court,
Sleaford, NG34 7FG

 

Leicestershire Fire Statistics

During 2023/24, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) responded to 8,259 incidents, which included 2,011 fires.

Leicestershire covers 985 square miles.

The service operates 20 fire stations and maintains a fleet of 32 fire engines.

It has 700 firefighters, including full-time and on-call firefighters.

Leicestershire Fire Service attended 8.1 fire incidents per 1000 population. The national average is 10.4.