Fire Safety in Residential Aged Care

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Updated 23 Jun 2026 Certificate4,734 Ratings
Do you know what to do in the event of a fire at your workplace? Aged care providers have a duty to maintain quality care and services to residents during such a situation. This training module will help familiarise you with the basics you need to know!

Content

6 Units • 10 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Why is Fire Safety in Aged Care Important?
2 Questions
2m
Fire Safety Training
2 Questions
3m
Reducing the Risk and Spread of Fires
2 Questions
3m
Emergency Response Plans
2 Questions
5m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the importance of fire safety in residential aged care.

2

Refresh and reinforce existing fire safety training.

3

Recognise ways to reduce the risk and spread of fires.

4

Understand the importance of an emergency response plan.

Who it's for:

All healthcare professionals and staff working in residential aged care.

Topics

This resource is part of the Passport modules series

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Last updated23 Jun 2026

Published25 Mar 2022

Due for review29 Jun 2028
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