Olive Branch Training

Olive Branch Training aims to raise awareness of fire safety issues in the home for those that visit vulnerable members of our community. The session encourages and will give confidence to a wide range of home visitors such as Social Workers, Domiciliary Care Providers, Occupational Health Therapists, Police Officers etc. to identify potential fire hazards and other risks. At the end of the session delegates will know how to make a referral to request a Home Fire Safety Visit.

You can now access this free training session at a time and place that suits you and your colleagues. The session is designed to help learners:
  • Understand when and how to refer individuals to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service for a Home Fire Safety Visit, ensuring clients are as safe as possible in their homes.
  • Recognise common fire risks and provide basic fire safety advice.
  • Know what guidance to offer if someone experiences a fire in their home.
The primary aim of the Olive Branch Programme is to reduce accidental dwelling fires, fire-related injuries, and fatalities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
This training is particularly valuable for those who support elderly, disabled, or vulnerable individuals. It raises awareness of how to identify fire hazards, manage risks, and make appropriate referrals to relevant services.
To successfully complete the training and receive your certificate, please follow these steps:
  1. Watch the full training video - make sure you view the entire session.
  2. Fill in your details and evaluation on the form provided. Your certificate will be sent to the email address you enter.
  3. After we receive your completed evaluation, we will issue your Olive Branch Certificate.
Key details:
  • Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
  • Cost: Free of charge
  • Certification: Delegates receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the session and sharing key learning outcomes. Certificates are valid for two years, after which we recommend refreshing your training.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes all referrals for community members who may be at greater risk.
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Watch the Olive Branch Training video

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Complete the form below to obtain your Olive Branch Training completion certificate

Have you completed Olive Branch Training before? *
How would you prefer to receive Olive Branch Training? *

Please name 3 key pieces of learning you gained from this session

Has taking part in this session given you the knowledge and understanding on how to make a referral for a Home Fire Safety Visit in to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service? *
Would you recommend this training to your colleagues? *
The below guidelines will help to inform whether a referral is needed:
  • Those that live alone
  • Those that are over the age of 65
  • Those that smoke in the property
  • There are no working smoke alarms in the property
  • Occupier would have difficulty responding in an emergency
  • There has been a fire previously or there are signs of a fire in the home

If you would like to refer someone for a Home Fire Safety Visit please complete the partner referral form.