Course Overview

The Basic Fire Fighting Training for Oil and Gas Certification Training is a comprehensive, self-paced online professional training course designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in Fire Chemistry. It explores Fire Chemistry, Hydrocarbon Fires, Extinguishing Agents, Fire Equipment and Emergency Response and equips you with the skills to understand the science and behaviour of fire, recognise fire hazards in oil and gas operations and select and use the correct extinguishing agents and equipment. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this fire chemistry course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for HSE managers & officers and supervisors & line managers, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in HSE & Security. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion.

Course Description

The Basic Fire Fighting Training for Oil and Gas Certification Training combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application. It is suitable for HSE managers & officers, supervisors & line managers, oil, gas & industrial staff and emergency & response teams, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in HSE & Security.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of Fire Chemistry, and develops the practical capabilities required to understand the science and behaviour of fire, recognise fire hazards in oil and gas operations and select and use the correct extinguishing agents and equipment.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive Fire Chemistry training
  • Coverage of the key HSE & Security knowledge areas
  • Fire Science & Behaviour
  • Fire Hazards in Oil & Gas
  • Extinguishing Agents & Equipment
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
  • Evacuation & Rescue
  • Fire Prevention & Planning
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of Fire Chemistry concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • Fire Chemistry
  • Hydrocarbon Fires
  • Extinguishing Agents
  • Fire Equipment
  • Emergency Response
  • Evacuation
  • Fire Science & Behaviour
  • Fire Hazards in Oil & Gas
  • Extinguishing Agents & Equipment
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
  • Evacuation & Rescue
  • Fire Prevention & Planning
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice

Course Key Features

Understand the science and behaviour of fire

Recognise fire hazards in oil and gas operations

Select and use the correct extinguishing agents and equipment

Apply safe fire-fighting and containment techniques

Execute safe evacuation and rescue procedures

Support fire prevention and emergency planning

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Who Usually Attend

HSE Managers & Officers

Professionals responsible for health, safety and environmental performance.

Supervisors & Line Managers

Site, operations and team leaders accountable for safety on the ground.

Oil, Gas & Industrial Staff

Personnel working in high-hazard industrial and energy environments.

Emergency & Response Teams

Members of fire, emergency response and safety teams.

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Course Outline

The fire triangle and tetrahedron

Classes of fire

Hydrocarbon and pressurised fires

Common ignition sources

Flammable materials and zones

Risk assessment for fire

Water, foam, dry powder and CO2

Portable and fixed systems

Selecting the right agent

Safe approach and attack

Containment and cooling

Working as a team

Alarm and evacuation procedures

Muster and headcount

Casualty handling basics

Housekeeping and hot work control

Emergency response plans

Drills and continuous improvement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fire is one of the most serious hazards in the oil and gas industry. This course builds the essential knowledge and practical skills to prevent, contain and respond to fires safely, protecting people, assets and the environment. Key areas include Fire Chemistry, Hydrocarbon Fires, Extinguishing Agents and Fire Equipment.

By the end of the course you will be able to understand the science and behaviour of fire, recognise fire hazards in oil and gas operations, select and use the correct extinguishing agents and equipment and apply safe fire-fighting and containment techniques.

The course is organised into 6 modules: Fire Science & Behaviour, Fire Hazards in Oil & Gas, Extinguishing Agents & Equipment, Fire-Fighting Techniques, Evacuation & Rescue and Fire Prevention & Planning.

You will develop practical skills to apply safe fire-fighting and containment techniques, execute safe evacuation and rescue procedures and support fire prevention and emergency planning — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for hSE Managers & Officers, supervisors & Line Managers, oil, Gas & Industrial Staff and emergency & Response Teams. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in fire Chemistry will benefit.

Yes. The Basic Fire Fighting Training for Oil and Gas Certification Training is well suited to working professionals with some exposure to the area. Newcomers can follow it comfortably, while more experienced participants will sharpen and formalise their existing knowledge.

Yes. The Basic Fire Fighting Training for Oil and Gas Certification Training is designed for professionals in HSE & Security and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through extinguishing Agents & Equipment — so you can put the learning into practice.

The Basic Fire Fighting Training for Oil and Gas Certification Training is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 3 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the Basic Fire Fighting Training for Oil and Gas Certification Training you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in fire Chemistry. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

There is no external examination. Your understanding is reinforced through practical exercises, worked examples and knowledge checks throughout, and you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion on finishing the course.

Common ignition sources. Flammable materials and zones.

Safe approach and attack. Containment and cooling.

Alarm and evacuation procedures. Muster and headcount.

Yes. Extinguishing Agents is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside Fire Chemistry, Hydrocarbon Fires and Fire Equipment.

The Basic Fire Fighting Training for Oil and Gas Certification Training is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.