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SafetyFirst supports businesses, public authorities and institutions in the canton of Vaud with fire risk prevention and preparing employees for emergency situations.
Our trainers work directly at your premises to organise training tailored to your business activity, equipment, internal procedures and participants’ profiles.
We offer fire safety training, fire extinguisher handling training and on-site evacuation exercises.
Our fire safety training in the canton of Vaud
Courses in-company or in person: Lausanne, Montreux, Yverdon-les-Bains, Nyon, Renens, Vevey,
Depending on your needs, we can organise comprehensive training or a module focusing on a specific aspect of fire safety.
Fire safety training for businesses
This training enables employees to understand fire risks, identify the right actions to take and respond correctly when a fire breaks out.
It may cover prevention, raising the alarm, fire classes, extinguishing equipment, internal procedures and the behaviour to adopt before the emergency services arrive.
Fire extinguisher handling training in the canton of Vaud
This module focuses on the practical use of fire extinguishers. Participants learn to identify the type of fire, choose the appropriate extinguishing method and use a fire extinguisher while respecting safe distances and safety rules.
Practical exercises can be included depending on the location, the chosen format and the available conditions.
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Evacuation exercise
The evacuation exercise tests the company’s internal organisation in the event of a fire alarm. It helps verify procedures, routes, team roles and employee behaviour.
A debriefing then helps identify strengths and possible improvements.
Fire prevention with SafetyFirst
By choosing SafetyFirst for your fire safety training, you benefit from recognised expertise and immersive teaching that helps develop effective responses in real-life situations.
Our first aid and safety training courses in the canton of Vaud are designed to strengthen fire safety in the workplace over the long term, while meeting prevention and compliance requirements.
The sessions are led by SafetyFirst certified trainers specialising in fire safety, evacuation and emergency management. Their field experience ensures realistic exercises that are compliant with MSST requirements and tailored to the needs of businesses in French-speaking Switzerland.
Every business has its own risks: offices, workshops, shops, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, warehouses or industrial sites.
Before the training, we work with you to define the most relevant format based on:
- your organisation’s business activity;
- the number of participants;
- the equipment available on site;
- existing internal procedures;
- the building’s specific risks;
- the desired level of practical training.
This approach enables us to offer training that is useful, practical and directly applicable in your working environment.
Organising fire safety training in the canton of Vaud is straightforward:
- assessment of your needs;
- selection of the appropriate module;
- determination of the number of participants;
- preparation of the content and exercises;
- training delivered at your premises;
- debriefing and recommendations.
Depending on the chosen format, participants may receive a certificate of attendance.
SafetyFirst operates throughout the canton of Vaud, particularly in the regions of Lausanne, Montreux, Yverdon-les-Bains, Nyon, Renens, Vevey, Pully, Rolle, Morges, Gland, Écublens and the surrounding areas.
Training can be organised directly at your business, subject to the conditions required for the session and any practical exercises to run smoothly.
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Companies trained in health and safety at work.
Your advantages with SafetyFirst
Interactive training
Our training courses combine interactivity and practice for a dynamic and engaging safety learning experience.
Customised training
We value your time: courses are scheduled around your availability to minimise operational disruption.
Certified Training
We incorporate international safety standards, finely tuned to your company’s local specifics.
Examples of fire safety training for businesses in Vaud
Every intervention is tailored to the business activity, premises and number of people involved. Here are three examples of formats that can be organised in the canton of Vaud.
Training evacuation coordinators at an administrative site in Lausanne
To prepare evacuation guides, sweepers and safety officers, a 3-hour training session can be organised directly on the premises.
The format accommodates up to 15 participants, with approximately 80% theory and 20% practical training. It covers, in particular:
- everyone’s role in the event of an alarm;
- evacuation routes and emergency exits;
- the assembly point;
- assisting visitors;
- the organisation’s internal procedures.
An on-site practical exercise can complement the training to verify that the procedures are understood and can be applied.
Training a technical team in Yverdon-les-Bains
For a workshop, warehouse or industrial site, SafetyFirst can organise fire extinguisher handling training using a controlled live fire.
The session accommodates up to 12 participants to ensure sufficient individual practice time. Depending on the desired level of immersion, the programme lasts half a day or a full day.
Employees practise with an environmentally friendly gas fire tray and extinguishers similar in size and weight to operational equipment. They learn to raise the alarm, choose the appropriate extinguishing method, maintain a safe intervention distance and recognise when evacuation becomes the priority.
Testing the evacuation of a facility on the Vaud Riviera
At a school, nursing home, hotel or public-access facility, the exercise can involve all employees.
The entirely practical scenario may include:
- a simulated fire;
- cold smoke;
- an exit temporarily made unusable;
- a person requiring assistance;
- a headcount at the assembly point.
During the exercise, particular attention is paid to raising the alarm, the movement of occupants, the operation of the assembly point and the quality of the information provided to the emergency services. An immediate debriefing followed by a report helps define improvement measures.
In the canton of Vaud, ECA generally recommends an evacuation exercise once a year, with the frequency adapted to staff turnover, the risks associated with the activity and the complexity of the building.
Why choose SafetyFirst?
SafetyFirst focuses on practical, accessible training tailored to real-world conditions. The aim is not only to convey theory, but also to give participants the right responses in a real-life situation.
Our fire safety training is based on:
- experienced trainers;
- a business-oriented approach;
- exercises adapted to the site’s risks;
- clear, progressive teaching;
- customisable formats;
- delivery in French, German or English, subject to availability.
Your benefits with SafetyFirst, your training provider
Choosing SafetyFirst for your fire safety training in Switzerland means benefiting from professional support focused on prevention, effectiveness and long-term safety.
Interactive, practical training
SafetyFirst fire safety training uses an active teaching approach combining theoretical knowledge with practical live-fire exercises to help participants develop effective responses in emergency situations.
Programmes tailored to your needs
Every business faces specific risks. Fire safety training is tailored to the business sector, working environment and safety objectives to maximise its effectiveness.
Expertise and professional support
The training is delivered by experienced, certified trainers specialising in fire safety, evacuation and emergency management. Their field expertise ensures reliable, realistic training that complies with prevention requirements in Switzerland.
Fire safety training delivered by field experts, including Cyril Dufour.
Preparing today, protecting tomorrow.
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Frequently asked questions about fire safety training in Switzerland
Fire safety training provides a comprehensive approach to prevention and response. Fire extinguisher training focuses on using the equipment. An evacuation exercise tests the internal organisation in the event of an alarm. These modules can be organised separately or combined according to your needs.
Yes. Training can be organised directly at your business in the canton of Vaud. This makes it possible to adapt the exercises to your premises, equipment and internal procedures.
Yes. SafetyFirst operates in the main regions of Vaud, including Lausanne, Nyon, Morges, Yverdon-les-Bains, Vevey, Montreux, Rolle and Aigle.
This depends on the chosen module, location and safety conditions. When the format allows, practical fire extinguisher handling exercises can be included in the training.
