Fire Safety for Managers and Supervisors

The Fire Safety for Managers and Supervisors course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides management-level fire safety training for the leaders who are accountable for fire prevention programmes, fire protection system readiness, and fire emergency response within their facilities and organisations. This is the management companion to the Fire Prevention Plans and Fire Protection course: while that course teaches the fire prevention plan requirements and fire protection system fundamentals, this course teaches how to govern the fire safety programme, lead fire wardens, manage fire protection system maintenance, conduct fire risk assessments, and lead the emergency response when fires occur.

The curriculum covers the manager’s fire safety responsibilities, fire risk assessment methodology, fire prevention programme governance (housekeeping, hot work, electrical, storage), fire protection system management (sprinklers, detection, alarms, extinguishers inspection/testing/maintenance oversight), fire warden programme management (selection, training, duties, drills), emergency response leadership (decision-making during fire events, evacuation command, fire department interface), regulatory compliance management (OSHA 1910.38/39, NFPA, local fire codes, fire marshal inspections), fire investigation leadership, insurance and business continuity considerations, and the fire safety culture that prevents fires through leadership rather than compliance alone. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS.

Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Conduct fire risk assessments: identifying ignition sources, fuel sources, and the conditions that bring them together, evaluating fire protection adequacy, and prioritising fire prevention investments.
• Govern the fire prevention programme: housekeeping standards, hot work permit management, electrical safety, flammable material storage, and the programme oversight that prevents fires from starting.
• Manage fire protection systems: overseeing the ITM (inspection, testing, maintenance) programme for sprinklers, detection, alarms, and portable extinguishers, and ensuring system readiness at all times.
• Manage the fire warden programme: selecting wardens, providing training, defining duties (sweep areas, guide evacuation, report to assembly), conducting drills, and evaluating warden performance.
• Lead emergency response during fire events: evacuation decision-making, assembly and headcount, fire department interface, critical operations shutdown, and the command responsibility that managers carry during fire emergencies.
• Manage fire regulatory compliance: OSHA 1910.38/39, NFPA codes, local fire codes, fire marshal inspections, and the compliance documentation that demonstrates programme adequacy.

Core Curriculum Topics

• Manager’s Fire Safety Responsibilities: accountability, governance, leadership, compliance
• Fire Risk Assessment: ignition sources, fuels, protection adequacy, investment prioritisation
• Fire Prevention Programme: housekeeping, hot work, electrical, storage, programme governance
• Fire Protection System Management: sprinkler/detection/alarm/extinguisher ITM oversight
• Fire Warden Programme: selection, training, duties, drills, evaluation
• Emergency Response Leadership: evacuation command, headcount, fire department, shutdown
• Regulatory Compliance: OSHA 1910.38/39, NFPA, local codes, fire marshal inspections
• Fire Investigation Leadership: cause determination, corrective action, prevention improvement
• Insurance and Business Continuity: fire insurance, business interruption, recovery planning
• Fire Safety Culture: leadership behaviours that prevent fires beyond compliance

Participants will receive online training through Microsoft Teams and LMS. Courses are offered by accredited broadcasters and backed by expert instruction and official study materials. All assessments are conducted online and successful participants are awarded certificates that are accepted internationally.

The Fire Safety for Managers and Supervisors program is designed to equip organizational leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to prevent fire hazards, ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, and effectively manage fire emergencies in the workplace. This course emphasizes proactive risk management, emergency planning, and leadership responsibilities to protect employees, assets, and property.

Core Modules

Participants will gain the expertise needed to lead fire safety initiatives and emergency response efforts:

Optional / Site-Specific Modules

Additional topics may be included depending on workplace hazards and industry-specific fire risks:

The Fire Safety for Managers and Supervisors program empowers leaders to proactively manage fire risks, ensure workplace preparedness, lead emergency response efforts, and maintain a culture of safety and compliance across their organization.

• No prior training required
• No academic degree required
• All instruction in English; working proficiency required

Upon completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, wallet card, and transcript. Employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.

The program is designed to offer flexible online learning with a minimum instructional contact time of 8 hours. Most learners successfully complete the course within one month, allowing them to progress at their own pace while balancing professional commitments.

Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.

For questions about American Institute of Safety Professionals online fees, replacement certificates, additional hardbound materials or any other financial-related issues please feel free to contact accounts@amiosp.com

• Facility managers accountable for fire safety
• Operations managers and plant managers
• Safety managers overseeing fire prevention programmes
• Supervisors designated as fire wardens or fire team leaders
• Property managers responsible for commercial fire safety
• Any manager with fire safety accountability

Prerequisite: None. Fire Prevention Plans and Fire Protection course provides excellent technical context.

• Fire Safety for Managers and Supervisors — YOU ARE HERE (management)
• Fire Prevention Plans and Fire Protection (technical fire safety)
• Planning Workplace Emergencies (broader emergency planning)
• Emergency Exit Routes (exit route compliance)