Fire Training and Safety

We are pleased to offer a wide range of Fire Training and Safety Services including Basic Fire Awareness Training, Fire Marshal Training and Fire Risk Assessment services in order to ensure compliance with the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which came into effect in October 2006.  Please see below for more information.

Training Officer

Our Training Officer is a Technician Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health as well as being a member of the Register of Fire Risk Assessors and Auditors as governed by the Institute of Fire Engineering signifying competency and skills in line with current and forthcoming legislation.

Fire Risk Assessment

Why is a Fire Risk Assessment needed?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into effect in October 2006 and affects all non-domestic premises in England and Wales. 

The new Fire Safety Order means that a fire risk assessment must be carried out on your premises by a competent, trained person to ensure that suitable fire precautions, maintenance and management measures are in place to ensure the safety of anyone who uses your premises.  Premises may be subject to inspection from the Fire and Rescue Service who will prosecute in cases of non-compliance. 

The  Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order will:

1. Place emphasis on preventing fires and reducing risk including conducting fire risk assessments and providing relevant training
2. Eliminate the need for fire certificates
3. Make it your responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone who uses your premises

Persons and premises affected by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order include:

1. Persons responsible for business premises
2. Employers
3. Self-employed persons with business premises
4. Charities and voluntary organisations

What is included?
As part of the fire risk assessment our Training Officer will visit your site and complete an assessment to determine fire safety and associated risks. 

An initial onsite visit with a designated staff member will identify your working practices and overall layout of your site.  An individual risk assessment will identify the fire hazards, identify the people at risk and consider whether existing safety provisions are adequate.  You will then be provided with a copy of the fire risk assessment including a report of what corrective and preventative action is needed as well a remedial action plan including photographic evidence where required.

Cost:
The cost of the Fire Risk Assessment is dependent upon the size and nature of your premises and business operations.  We will agree an approximate length of time on site prior to the risk assessment being undertaken and should additional time be necessary this will be agreed.  The cost of completing the Fire Risk Assessment is determined by the time spent on site and includes all subsequent reports and action plans.  Please contact us on 0161 688 5050s for you free quotation.

Basic Fire Safety Awareness:

About the training:
This two-hour training course provides staff with a basic awareness of fire safety and will make them aware of how fires start and spread, the risks that fire presents and the importance of their contributions to fire safety measures in the workplace including fire prevention and precautions, means of escape, fire action and fire fighting.

Who is the training for?
Any office and site based staff.

Learning Objectives and outcomes:
By the end of the training course staff will be able to demonstrate awareness and knowledge of:

1. Chemistry of fire including the triangle and risk of fire
2. Basic Fire Prevention methods
3. Classes of fire
4. How to raise the alarm
5. Types and uses of fire extinguishers
6. How to use fire extinguishers with practical experience included in the training

Assessment and certification:
Assessment is undertaken by the trainer throughout the course and all delegates will receive a certificate of attendance

Fire Marshal Training:

About the training:
This two-hour training course is aimed at persons delegated as Fire Marshals/Wardens in the workplace who are required to act in a position of responsibility during a fire emergency.  In line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, organisations are responsible for appointing and training staff as Fire Marshals.

Who is the training for?
Any nominated office and site based staff.

Learning Objectives and outcomes:
By the end of the training course staff will be able to demonstrate awareness and knowledge of:

1. Roles and responsibilities of the Fire Marshal
2. Liaison with the fire service and other emergency services
3. Checking fire exits and fire extinguishers
4. Undertaking evacuations and checking premises
5. Undertaking roll call and head counts
6. Noting fire hazards
7. Training of new staff
8. Evacuation of persons with disabilities

Assessment and certification: