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Browse our accredited health and safety courses, including fire safety training, first aid courses, manual handling, and more. Available online and onsite across Ireland, all delivered by active frontline responders.
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Safety Training Courses
Practical, hands-on workplace safety training delivered onsite by active emergency responders and paramedics. Secure your fire safety certification and compliance with expert guidance.
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Safety Courses
Learn at your own pace with our accredited online health and safety courses. Choose from safety courses online including a dedicated online first aid course, all built for flexibility and workplace compliance.
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Popular Instructor Led Courses
Our most popular onsite health and safety courses. Delivered hands-on by frontline responders at your workplace or in our classrooms.
HSA
Working at Heights Training
Onsite working at heights training near Dublin for construction and industrial workers. Covers ladder safety and harness.
PHECC
Basic First Aid Course (Public)
6-hour basic first aid course open to the public. Covers CPR, bleeding, fractures, and choking. 2-year certificate.
PHECC
Cardiac First Response (CFR) Community
PHECC accredited cardiac first responder training for anyone in Ireland. 4 hours covering CPR, AED, and choking.
PHECC
Emergency First Response (EFR)
PHECC-certified EFR course in Ireland. 5-day advanced first aid course for fire service, EMS, and first responders.
CPC
Ambulance Up-Skilling course
Ambulance paramedic course for EFRs and EMTs. Covers vehicle layout, onboard equipment, and ECG leads. 4 CPC points.
HSA
Basic Fire Safety
Onsite basic fire safety course for all workplace staff. Covers fire behaviour, extinguishers, and evacuation. 2-year cert.
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Popular Online Courses
Learn at your own pace with our accredited online health and safety courses. Available on any device, built for workplace compliance and backed by QQI and PHECC standards.
CPD
Environmental Awareness
Build your environmental awareness training knowledge. Learn about climate change, waste management and sustainability.
CPD
Negotiation
Learn practical skills with this negotiation online course. Master the key stages, techniques and positions.
IIRSM
Working Safely
Work towards your IOSH working safely certificate covering hazards, risk control, fire safety, and more.
IIRSM
Manual Handling
Learn correct lifting techniques and reduce injury risk. Take this manual handling course with EFAST.
CPD
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Spot substance misuse and respond effectively. Take this drug and alcohol awareness course with EFAST.
CPD
Mental Health Awareness
Know the difference between mental health and mental illness. Start this mental health awareness course.
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About EFAST Training
Learn From The Frontline
We don't just teach the syllabus. As active paramedics, rescue professionals, and firefighters, we bring real-world frontline experience into every health and safety training session we deliver.
Our goal is to make sure you can respond confidently in any emergency, whether that's a first aid response, fire safety response, or manual handling in the workplace.
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose EFAST for Your Safety Training
EFAST Ireland delivers accredited health and safety training alongside frontline emergency services. Whether you need a first aid course, fire safety certification, private ambulance cover, or event medical support, you're in the hands of active paramedics and rescue professionals.
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PHECC-Registered & QQI-Accredited
Recognised qualifications that meet national safety standards. All instructors hold current certifications from PHECC and QQI.
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Full Medical & Ambulance Cover
From private ambulance transport to fully staffed event medical teams, with rapid deployment across all of the Ireland.
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Experienced Safety Instructors
Learn life-saving skills from active frontline responders who teach from real emergency experience, not just textbooks.
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Flexible Training Delivery
Choose between onsite classroom training at your workplace or online health and safety courses you can complete at your own pace.
50k+
Students Certified In The Last 5 Years
98%
Pass Rate
Ireland
Nationwide Coverage
11+
Years Experience
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
"Emergency Fire & Safety Training Ltd (EFAST) delivered a professional and engaging First-Aid Responder (FAR) course that made complex topics easy to understand. It's clear the instructor was experienced in their field, and we'd highly recommend their training"
Emily Foale
Marketing, Emerald Park
"EFAST EMS deliver professional, reliable, and clinically robust medical cover, integrating seamlessly into complex live event environments. Their experienced teams provide reassurance through strong governance, planning, and operational delivery at scale."
Robbie Butler
Head of Operations, POD Festivals Ltd
"We are pleased to work with EFAST as our preferred Health & Safety training partner. Their professionalism and breadth of expertise set them apart, delivering high-quality, practical training across all key areas of Health & Safety. Their knowledgeable and engaging approach ensures our clients remain compliant, confident, and well-prepared. We value our strong partnership with EFAST and their ongoing support of our safety standards."
Brendan Garry
General Manager, Seachange
"EFAST has been an outstanding ERT partner to AstraZeneca/Alexion, helping us develop, train, equip, and stand up a dedicated site-based Emergency Response Team for our lower-tier COMAH site in Blanchardstown. Under the leadership of Gerry Trehy, the EFAST team has been consistently helpful, proactive, and responsive—demonstrating exceptional adaptability and practical common sense throughout. Their expertise and partnership have been instrumental in building a resilient, ready-to-respond ERT for our site"
Glynn McKenna
Associate Director, Alexion
"EFAST has been an invaluable partner in providing bespoke and custom Fire and Emergency response training for our teams at Bristol Myers Squibb and SK biotek over the past 10 years. Ger Trehy and the EFAST team have consistently delivered a significant level of training, ensuring our staff are well-prepared for any emergency situation. Their exceptional communication skills and adaptability to meet our specific needs have made them a trusted and reliable resource. The dedication and expertise of the EFAST team have greatly contributed to enhancing our safety protocols and preparedness, and we highly recommend their services."
Katie Hobbs
EHSS Director, Bristol Myers Squibb
"Emergency Fire & Safety Training Ltd (EFAST) delivered a professional and engaging First-Aid Responder (FAR) course that made complex topics easy to understand. It's clear the instructor was experienced in their field, and we'd highly recommend their training"
Emily Foale
Marketing, Emerald Park
"EFAST EMS deliver professional, reliable, and clinically robust medical cover, integrating seamlessly into complex live event environments. Their experienced teams provide reassurance through strong governance, planning, and operational delivery at scale."
Robbie Butler
Head of Operations, POD Festivals Ltd
"We are pleased to work with EFAST as our preferred Health & Safety training partner. Their professionalism and breadth of expertise set them apart, delivering high-quality, practical training across all key areas of Health & Safety. Their knowledgeable and engaging approach ensures our clients remain compliant, confident, and well-prepared. We value our strong partnership with EFAST and their ongoing support of our safety standards."
Brendan Garry
General Manager, Seachange
"EFAST has been an outstanding ERT partner to AstraZeneca/Alexion, helping us develop, train, equip, and stand up a dedicated site-based Emergency Response Team for our lower-tier COMAH site in Blanchardstown. Under the leadership of Gerry Trehy, the EFAST team has been consistently helpful, proactive, and responsive—demonstrating exceptional adaptability and practical common sense throughout. Their expertise and partnership have been instrumental in building a resilient, ready-to-respond ERT for our site"
Glynn McKenna
Associate Director, Alexion
"EFAST has been an invaluable partner in providing bespoke and custom Fire and Emergency response training for our teams at Bristol Myers Squibb and SK biotek over the past 10 years. Ger Trehy and the EFAST team have consistently delivered a significant level of training, ensuring our staff are well-prepared for any emergency situation. Their exceptional communication skills and adaptability to meet our specific needs have made them a trusted and reliable resource. The dedication and expertise of the EFAST team have greatly contributed to enhancing our safety protocols and preparedness, and we highly recommend their services."
Katie Hobbs
EHSS Director, Bristol Myers Squibb
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