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Fire Services

Everyone knows the risks associated with fire, don't they? Whilst many are confident that they would know what to do, fires are often unpredicted and are not controlled, and in those situations, human nature can be to panic. 

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Legislation requires that businesses take certain steps to fulfill their duty when it comes to fire, and we can help meet those requirements. 

Fire Risk Assessments

Fire risk assessments identify potential fire hazards in your environment, which is crucial to understanding where risks may arise and how to deal with them effectively. ​They are also a legal obligaton placed on any person who is responsible for a building so you need to have a documented assessment, whether that's for your office, HMO, residential buildings with communal areas, or a place of education or worship, to name a few. 

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Our qualified and competent assessor can attend your workplace and conduct a thorough and comprehensive assessment, in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Working with your Responsible Person, this will involve a review of documentation and a site tour to establish potential fire hazards that are present.

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Our reports are sent electronically to your designated contact, and including photos taken during the assessment and details of the actions that need to be taken to ensure that your business is compliant with fire safety regulations. 

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Alongside completing fire risk assessments, we can also help create emergency evacuation plans. and provide training.​

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Fire Training

Fire awareness in the form of training is crucial; the likelihood of panic is much greater in an emergency situation, and everyone needs to know what to do and where to go. We provide Fire Warden training within your premises, during which your staff will gain understanding of:

 

  • Fire legislation within the UK

  • Identifying and reporting fire hazards within your workplace

  • Correct behaviours

  • Fire protection measures

  • Safe use of extinguishers

  • Role of a fire warden

  • Evacuation plans

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As part of our training (and only when completely safe to do so!), we also deliver practical fire extinguisher training. Of course, we risk assess this before any live training is completed on the day to make sure that the environment is suitable for the activity.

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Fire extinguisher training typically covers:

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  • Different classes of fire and their behaviours

  • Identifying and understanding extinguishers

  • Steps to use an extinguisher

  • When it's appropriate to use an extinguisher

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If live training is safe to complete, staff will be able to take part in practical exercises using real extinguishers. 

FAQs

Can I do a Fire Risk Assessment myself?

Yes, any person who can demonstrate competence is able to complete a fire risk assessment, so long as you are able to justify your competence to do so in the event of an incident. However, since October 2023 the law now requires that you retain copies of competence documents when you engage the services of a professional. 
 

Agar Bowles Ltd

0300 373 0056 | hello@agarbowles.co.uk

© Agar Bowles Ltd 2025

Company Registration: 13558372 | Registered Office: Bryant House, Bryant Road, Rochester, Kent ME2 3EW United Kingdom

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