About the course
What this course covers.
A fire watch is the designated person who protects everyone on a worksite from fire, and they are often posted to supervise hot work or any task that produces heat, sparks, or flame. Doing the job well takes more than standing nearby - it takes knowing how fire starts, how to prevent it, and what to do when one breaks out. This course gives a fire watch that knowledge.
The course is presented in four chapters. It covers the basics of being a fire watch and the responsibilities of the role, the components of a fire and how fires are produced, the devices and equipment used to fight fire including the different types of extinguishers, and the procedures for responding to a fire. It finishes with a final exam to confirm the knowledge.
Companies use the course to train designated fire watches, particularly for hot work, and to give a documented training record an auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
The basics of being a fire watch
The roles and responsibilities of a designated fire watch on a worksite.
Components of a fire
How fires are produced and the common types of fire a fire watch may face.
Devices and equipment
The devices and equipment used to fight fire, including the different types of fire extinguishers.
Fire procedures
The basics of a fire response and the procedures a fire watch follows when a fire breaks out.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
We post a fire watch on every hot work job. This course makes sure the person standing there actually knows the role instead of just holding an extinguisher.
Glen T.
Safety Coordinator
Four clear chapters and a final exam. The fire-procedures section is the part that matters when something actually ignites.
Bev M.
Site Supervisor
Good pairing with our hot work training. A fire watch finishes this knowing the types of fire and the right extinguisher for each.
Darcy R.
Maintenance Lead
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Workers assigned as a designated fire watch
- Fire watches posted for hot work operations
- Maintenance and construction crews who carry out hot work
- Supervisors assigning fire watch duties
- Any company that needs a documented fire watch training record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Outline the roles and responsibilities of a fire watch
- Explain how fires are produced
- Identify the common types of fire
- Describe the different types of fire extinguishers
- Describe the basics of a fire response
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $49.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$249.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$224.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$199.96
A corporate account saves you
$49.99
on 5 seats of Fire Watch
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent earns the certificate, and the course can be repeated twice if the pass mark is not met on the first attempt. On completion the worker downloads and prints a certificate of completion.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 60 minutes of content
- Presented in four chapters with a final exam
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
Fire codes and occupational health and safety legislation require a fire watch for hot work and certain other tasks, and the fire watch must be trained for the role. This course provides that training and the documented record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Fire Watch course cost?
- The course is 49.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 60 minutes of content across four chapters and is fully self-paced, so it can be completed in a single session.
Does the Fire Watch certificate expire?
- The certificate of completion does not carry an expiry date. Many employers refresh fire watch training periodically as part of their health and safety program.
When is a fire watch required?
- A fire watch is commonly required to supervise hot work and other tasks that produce heat, sparks, or flame. The course covers the roles and responsibilities of the fire watch in those situations.
Does the course cover fire extinguishers?
- Yes. The course covers the devices and equipment used to fight fire, including the different types of fire extinguishers, alongside how fires are produced and how to respond to one.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.