Fire Safety Guides
Comprehensive Fire Safety Guides for Irish Businesses
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Browse PHECC-registered and QQI-accredited onsite health and safety courses, first aid training, and fire safety programmes delivered by active paramedics and firefighters. Training available at your workplace or at our own facilities across the Republic of Ireland.














Browse our full selection of face-to-face and onsite programmes. From your manual handling course to specialized fire safety training, learn through practical, hands-on experience led by experts.
Onsite working at heights training near Dublin for construction and industrial workers. Covers ladder safety and harness.
6-hour basic first aid course open to the public. Covers CPR, bleeding, fractures, and choking. 2-year certificate.
PHECC accredited cardiac first responder training for anyone in Ireland. 4 hours covering CPR, AED, and choking.
PHECC-certified EFR course in Ireland. 5-day advanced first aid course for fire service, EMS, and first responders.
Ambulance paramedic course for EFRs and EMTs. Covers vehicle layout, onboard equipment, and ECG leads. 4 CPC points.
Onsite basic fire safety course for all workplace staff. Covers fire behaviour, extinguishers, and evacuation. 2-year cert.
Qualified VDU assessment service for Irish workplaces. Required under 2007 Regulations. Covers workstation ergonomics.
Sports first aid course for coaches in Ireland. 4 hours covering CPR, AED, concussion, and pitch-side emergencies.
Self contained breathing apparatus certification for industrial fire teams. Covers SCBA donning and low-risk firefighting.
Patient manual handling course for healthcare staff. Covers patient moving and handling with equipment. 2-year certificate.
2-hour paediatric first aid course for parents, teachers, and childcare staff. Covers infant and child CPR.
3-hour fire warden training course for Irish workplaces. Covers fire behaviour, evacuation duties, and extinguisher use.
CPD-accredited oxygen therapy first aid course for healthcare staff. Covers delivery devices, flow rates, and safe clinical use.
Onsite MEWP training for mobile elevated work platform operators in Ireland. Covers legislation and safe operation.
Accredited manual handling course with practical assessment. Covers safe lifting and TILE risk assessment. 2-year certificate.
IHF heartsaver CPR AED course near Dublin. 2 hours covering CPR and AED for adults, children, and infants. Open to all.
5-day heartsaver CPR AED instructor course with IHF and AHA certification. Become a certified CPR/AED instructor.
PHECC accredited first aid responder course in Dublin. 3 days, 18 hours. Covers CPR, AED, trauma, and medical emergencies.
Workplace evacuation marshal training for Irish workplaces. Covers emergency evacuation procedures, roles, and duties.
Custom emergency response team training for Irish workplaces. Covers fire, chemical spills, confined space rescue, and more.
4-hour ECG course for EFRs and EMTs in Ireland. Covers 4-lead and 12-lead ECG application. Earns 4 CPC points.
Confined space rescue training covering incident assessment, suspension trauma, tripod systems, and BA. 2-year certificate.
1-day confined space training for entrants, observers, and supervisors. Includes escape breathing apparatus. 3-year certificate.
PHECC cardiac first responder course for EMS and healthcare professionals. Covers advanced airway, BVM, and team CPR.
10-day breathing apparatus training course for SCBA operators. Covers donning, hazardous atmospheres, and emergency procedures.
IHF basic life support certification for healthcare providers. Covers two-rescuer CPR, AED, and BVM. 2-year certificate.
Firefighter course covering breathing apparatus, CFR-C certification, and ambulance familiarisation for fire brigade recruits.
Ireland's only NAA-recognised aviation firefighter course. Onsite aviation fire training for airport personnel.
Half-day abrasive wheels training covering wheel types, safe mounting, and regulations. Certificate valid 2 years.
We go beyond simply offering a generic health and safety course. As active paramedics, rescue professionals, and firefighters, we leverage our real-world frontline experience to deliver engaging and highly practical face-to-face training programmes at your workplace.
Whether you need manual handling training, fire warden certification, or comprehensive first aid response courses, our expert instructors deliver hands-on, practical sessions that ensure your entire team forms an elite, capable first line of defence, strictly complying with stringent national guidelines.
Read Our Full Story arrow_forwardAt EFAST Ireland, we deliver world-class safety training at your location. From comprehensive fire warden training to hands-on first aid response courses, our experienced instructors bring industry-leading, practical training directly to your workplace — ensuring your team learns critical life-saving and compliance skills from frontline emergency responders.
Recognised qualifications and operational standards that meet rigorous national guidelines.
Expert-led sessions with real equipment and simulated scenarios for maximum skill retention.
Learn critical life-saving and compliance skills directly from frontline emergency responders.
Rapid deployment of trained instructors and fully compliant training solutions throughout Ireland.
"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"
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."
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."
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"
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."
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"
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."
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."
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"
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."
EHSS Director, Bristol Myers Squibb
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