Fire safety training
Practical fire safety, fire warden, evacuation and PEEP training delivered by people who have trained fire crews, care staff and community groups.
People and behaviour
Overview
The Fire Safety Order requires employees to receive adequate fire safety training when they start work and whenever the risks change, and requires the responsible person to make arrangements for evacuation, including for people who need help to get out. Training that is built around your buildings and your evacuation strategy is what makes those arrangements real.
Our trainers have delivered fire safety training inside the fire and rescue service and to care staff, housing teams and residents. Sessions are short, practical and specific to your premises: your alarm, your routes, your residents.
What is included
- Fire safety awareness for all staff: induction and refresher
- Fire warden and fire marshal training
- Evacuation and PEEP training for care staff, support workers and housing officers
- Fire safety for managers: the responsible person's duties in plain terms
- Resident fire safety talks and home safety sessions, bilingual in Wales where required
- Site-specific training for new, redeveloped or re-purposed buildings
What you receive
- Course content aligned to your fire risk assessment and evacuation strategy
- Attendance records and certificates for your training matrix
- A short written note of any fire safety issues observed during delivery
- Sessions on your premises, on your shifts
Who it is for
- Care homes and supported living providers
- Housing associations and councils
- NHS and independent health premises
- Offices, hospitality, retail and SME workplaces
Questions we are often asked
How often should staff receive fire safety training?
On induction, then at regular intervals, commonly annually, and whenever the risks or the building change. Fire wardens and care staff with evacuation responsibilities usually need more frequent, practical refreshers, including drills.
Can you train residents as well as staff?
Yes. Resident sessions cover what to do on hearing the alarm, the building's evacuation strategy, fire doors, e-bike and e-scooter charging, smoking and cooking risks, and how to report concerns. Many housing providers include them as social value in their programmes.
Further reading
Talk to an inspector about your buildings
A straight answer on scope, timescale and price, from someone who has enforced the law you are complying with.