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Workplace fire safety training
On-site or in-person courses: Vaud, Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Valais and Jura
The SafetyFirst fire safety training course is designed for businesses and organisations seeking to strengthen fire risk prevention and effectively prepare their teams to respond in the event of a fire.
It is delivered directly on the company’s premises or in person in the cantons of Vaud, Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Valais and Jura, allowing it to be adapted to on-site conditions and operational constraints.
Who is the fire safety training for?
This fire safety training, including fire extinguisher use, is intended for employees in all sectors of activity, regardless of the level of risk.
It is particularly recommended for:
- employees exposed to fire risks,
- safety officers and managers,
- emergency response team members and key personnel within the company.
Through a teaching approach combining theory and practical exercises, participants learn to understand how fire develops, identify hazardous situations and use the appropriate fire extinguisher effectively for each type of fire.
Objectives of the fire safety training
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- respond immediately and appropriately when a fire starts,
- master the use of different types of fire extinguishers,
- identify the appropriate extinguisher according to the nature of the fire,
- adopt the right fire prevention practices in the workplace.
Course content
The SafetyFirst fire safety training course includes:
- understanding fire phenomena and the development of flames,
- training in the use of fire extinguishers (water, foam, CO₂ and powder),
- practical exercises using real fire with a fire tray,
- extinguishing scenarios adapted to participants’ specific occupational risks.
Fire prevention with SafetyFirst
By choosing SafetyFirst for your fire safety training in Switzerland, you benefit from recognised expertise and an immersive teaching approach that helps develop effective responses in real-life situations.
Our courses are designed to sustainably strengthen fire safety in the workplace, while meeting prevention and compliance requirements.
The sessions are led by SafetyFirst-certified trainers who specialise in fire safety, evacuation and emergency management. Their field experience ensures realistic exercises that are compliant with MSST requirements and adapted to the needs of businesses in French-speaking Switzerland.
Course structure and practical information
The SafetyFirst fire safety training course is designed to give participants a clear understanding of fire risks and the essential responses to adopt in real-life situations, through a balance of theoretical input and practical exercises adapted to the workplace.
- Theoretical section: fire prevention and appropriate behaviour
- Practical section with live-fire exercises and simulations
- Why take fire safety training in Switzerland?
The theoretical section enables participants to acquire the fundamentals of workplace fire safety, which are essential for responding effectively from the very first seconds of an incident.
This phase covers in particular:
- common causes of fires starting in the workplace,
- the behaviour to adopt in the event of a fire,
- identifying specific risks according to the sector of activity,
- the principles of fire prevention and personal protection.
It provides employees in all sectors with a solid foundation of understanding, an essential prerequisite for effective intervention.
The practical section is at the heart of the fire safety training, placing participants in real-life situations.
Under the guidance of experienced trainers, they learn to:
- use the different types of fire extinguishers correctly according to their working environment,
- respond safely when a fire starts,
- apply the correct actions in a real-life situation.
Personalised practical scenarios are offered based on the participants’ sector of activity, ensuring training that is operational, realistic and directly transferable to the workplace.
Major human and material implications
A fire in the workplace directly endangers the safety of people, including employees, visitors and external responders.
In addition to the risk to people, material damage can be considerable: destruction of premises, business interruption, significant financial losses and lasting damage to the company’s reputation.
Fire safety training enables teams to respond quickly, limit the spread of fire and help protect people and infrastructure.
The employer’s responsibility for fire safety
In Switzerland, employers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of their employees in the workplace. This includes implementing appropriate preventive measures and training staff to deal with emergency situations, particularly fires.
Training teams in fire safety enables a company to:
- strengthen risk prevention,
- prepare employees to adopt the right behaviours,
- demonstrate a proactive approach to safety and compliance.
Preventing serious accidents through training
Most serious fire-related accidents can be prevented through proper anticipation and appropriate responses. Fire safety training raises participants’ awareness of hazards, teaches them to recognise risky situations and enables them to intervene effectively without putting themselves in danger.
By investing in fire safety training, companies sustainably strengthen their prevention culture, reduce the risk of serious accidents and improve the overall safety of their working environment.
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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.
Legal obligations and fire safety regulations in Switzerland
Workplace fire safety is not merely a matter of common sense: it is governed by a strict regulatory framework in Switzerland. Companies are required to implement appropriate preventive measures to protect people, infrastructure and business continuity in the event of a fire.
Compliant fire safety training is an essential part of this approach, complementing technical and organisational measures.
Companies’ responsibilities for fire safety
In Switzerland, employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees in the workplace. This responsibility includes in particular:
- identifying fire risks,
- implementing appropriate preventive measures,
- informing and training staff to deal with emergency situations.
Training employees in fire prevention, the use of fire extinguishers and the appropriate behaviour when a fire starts enables a company to fulfil its obligations and significantly reduce risks to people and property.
Fire safety compliance and prevention in French-speaking Switzerland
Fire prevention in French-speaking Switzerland is based on specific requirements designed to ensure the safety of people in companies, buildings and premises open to the public.
Appropriate fire safety training helps to:
- strengthen regulatory compliance,
- effectively prepare teams for real-life situations,
- demonstrate a proactive approach to occupational risk prevention.
The training offered by SafetyFirst follows a sustainable prevention approach, taking into account on-site conditions and the obligations applicable to businesses in Switzerland.
Fire safety training adapted to all sectors
Fire risks vary considerably depending on the activity, working environment and type of building. This is why the SafetyFirst fire safety training course is designed to adapt to the specific requirements of each professional sector.
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Offices and businesses
In offices and businesses, fire risks are often linked to electrical installations, IT equipment or storage areas.
Fire safety training enables employees to identify hazardous situations, adopt the right responses and intervene effectively when a fire starts, while ensuring a safe evacuation.
Residential buildings, hotels and premises open to the public
Residential buildings, hotels and premises open to the public present specific challenges in terms of managing movement, evacuation and personal protection.
Fire safety training adapted to these environments is essential to ensure a rapid and coordinated response, limit panic and protect occupants.
On-site fire safety training in French-speaking Switzerland
SafetyFirst provides fire safety training directly on site throughout French-speaking Switzerland, taking into account the installations, equipment and risks specific to each company or building.
This approach provides practical, realistic training that can be applied immediately in the participants’ working environment.
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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 lasting safety. Our fire safety training courses can be organised on site in the main cities of French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud, Fribourg, Monteux…). Consult our geographical coverage to arrange an intervention at your facility.
Interactive and practical training
SafetyFirst fire safety training courses use an active teaching approach, combining theoretical input with practical exercises using real fire to promote the development of effective responses in emergency situations.
Programmes tailored to your needs
Every company faces specific risks. Fire safety training courses are customised according to the sector of activity, working environment and safety objectives to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Expertise and professional support
The courses are delivered by experienced and 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 led by field experts, including Cyril Dufour.
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Frequently asked questions about fire safety training in Switzerland
In Switzerland, fire safety training is not always explicitly mandatory in a single prescribed form, but employers have a legal obligation to ensure the health and safety of their employees.
Training staff in fire prevention, the use of fire extinguishers and the appropriate behaviour in the event of a fire is part of the essential preventive measures expected in many professional situations.
Fire safety training concerns all employees, regardless of the sector of activity. It is particularly recommended for:
- employees exposed to specific risks,
- safety managers and officers,
- emergency response team members,
- staff working in buildings open to the public.
Training several employees enables a coordinated and effective response when a fire starts.
Fire safety training is comprehensive: it covers prevention, appropriate behaviour, the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation principles.
Fire extinguisher training focuses on using the different types of fire extinguishers.
Fire evacuation training focuses on organisation, managing movement and ensuring people’s safety.
These courses complement one another and can be combined according to the company’s needs.
It is recommended to renew fire safety training regularly, particularly in the event of:
- changes to the organisation or premises,
- new employees joining the company,
- changes in risks or equipment,
- periodic refresher training to maintain the right responses.
Regular training helps maintain a high level of awareness and effectiveness.
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Yes. Effective fire safety training includes practical exercises using real fire, with fire extinguisher handling and simulations adapted to the working environment.
These exercises enable participants to develop practical responses that are essential in real-life situations.
Yes. Fire safety training can be delivered directly on site, at the company’s premises, taking into account:
- existing installations,
- safety equipment,
- building-specific risks.
This approach ensures realistic training that can be applied immediately.
Fire safety training helps to:
- strengthen people’s safety,
- reduce the risk of serious accidents,
- limit material damage in the event of a fire,
- improve prevention and the safety culture,
- demonstrate a responsible and proactive approach.
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Yes. Fire safety training is adapted to the specific requirements of each sector: offices, industrial companies, residential buildings, hotels and premises open to the public.
The content and scenarios are adjusted to address the actual risks faced by participants.
