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Fire Safety for Care Homes and Supported Living

Specialist fire safety support for care homes and supported living services, focused on protecting residents, staff and visitors in premises where people may need help to reach safety.

Fire Guard Services brings risk assessment, system maintenance, remedial work and practical staff training together around the needs of a busy, occupied care environment.

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Practical sector support

Fire safety shaped around residents, staff and daily care

Protection built around people who may need support

Protect residents without losing sight of daily care

Care homes and supported living services face a demanding fire safety challenge. Residents may have limited mobility, sensory impairments, cognitive conditions or changing support needs, while the premises must remain welcoming, comfortable and operational around the clock. Fire precautions and evacuation arrangements must reflect the people who live there, not just the building.

Fire Guard Services helps providers connect the practical parts of fire safety: a suitable fire risk assessment, reliable detection and warning, protected escape routes, maintained equipment and staff who understand the emergency plan. We provide clear recommendations and coordinated support that can be planned around residents, visitors, shifts and everyday care.

Built around your care setting

Residential and nursing care homes
Supported living and specialist care settings
Day, night and changing staff teams
Residents who may need assistance to evacuate
Clear records for managers and responsible persons

Joined-up fire safety support

Fire safety services for care homes and supported living

Choose the support your setting needs now, or ask us to help shape a coordinated programme of assessment, maintenance, remedial work and training. Our approach recognises that care premises are people’s homes as well as workplaces, and that disruption needs to be carefully managed.

Assess and plan

Understand the premises, residents’ needs and priorities for reducing risk.

Detect and alert

Maintain reliable warning and lighting so staff can respond quickly at any hour.

Equip and maintain

Protect escape routes and keep essential fire safety equipment ready for use.

Prepare and respond

Give every shift the knowledge and confidence to follow your emergency plan.

Practical compliance support

A plan that works for residents and every shift

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must carry out and regularly review a fire risk assessment and put appropriate precautions in place. In residential care premises, that assessment needs to consider people who may not be able to reach a place of safety unaided. Responsibilities may be shared between providers, employers, owners or managing organisations, so cooperation and clear ownership matter.

The emergency plan, staffing arrangements, training and physical fire precautions need to work together. Individual needs can change, so evacuation support should be kept under review alongside care or support planning. We provide practical findings and service records to help managers brief staff, prioritise action and demonstrate that identified risks are being managed.

Read the Government fire safety risk assessment guide for residential care premises.

We help you keep sight of

A current fire risk assessment that reflects the premises and residents
Reliable alarm, emergency lighting and firefighting equipment
Fire doors, compartmentation and protected escape routes
Emergency arrangements for people who need assistance
Training and drills that reflect day and night staffing
Inspection, maintenance and training records

Practical help for a 24-hour care environment

Fire safety support that works around care

Resident-centred planning: keep the needs of people who may require assistance central to assessments and emergency arrangements.
Joined-up services: coordinate risk assessment, alarms, fire doors, emergency lighting, equipment and training through one experienced team.
Care-aware scheduling: plan visits and remedial work around residents, visitors, medication rounds, mealtimes and shift patterns.
Clear priorities: receive understandable findings that help registered managers and responsible persons plan and evidence action.
Support for every shift: provide practical training and records that help maintain consistent arrangements across changing teams.
Frontline experience: work with a business founded and operated by former members of the Fire Services.

Care settings we can support

Residential care homes, nursing homes, supported living schemes, specialist residential services, respite settings, day services and multi-site care portfolios. The right fire safety approach depends on how each building is used and the assistance people may need.

Our service area includes Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, London and Northamptonshire. Speak to us about your premises, resident needs and the support required across one setting or a wider group.

How often should a care home fire risk assessment be reviewed?

It should be kept under regular review and updated whenever there is reason to think it may no longer be valid. That can include changes to residents’ needs, staffing, the building, its use or fire precautions, as well as a fire or significant near miss. A suitable review schedule should be based on the risks and complexity of the setting.

Do residents who need help to evacuate require individual arrangements?

The premises fire risk assessment and emergency plan must consider everyone who may need assistance. In a care setting, recording person-centred evacuation needs and keeping them aligned with current care or support information can help staff understand the assistance, equipment and staffing needed for each resident.

Can fire safety work be planned around residents and care routines?

Yes. We can discuss scheduling that limits disruption and takes account of residents, visitors, mealtimes, medication rounds and shift changes. Any isolation or interruption to a fire safety system must be agreed and managed with appropriate temporary arrangements in place.

Can you help reduce unwanted fire alarm activations?

We can investigate recurring activations, review the condition and suitability of the alarm system, and recommend practical next steps. The aim is to reduce avoidable disruption without weakening the early warning arrangements residents and staff rely on.

What fire safety training should care home staff receive?

Training should match the premises, emergency plan and each person’s responsibilities. Staff need clear instruction when they start, when arrangements or risks change, and refresher training at suitable intervals. Day and night teams should understand alarm procedures, evacuation support, escape routes and what to do if fire is discovered.

How can we help?

Fire Guard Services are always responsive to our requests and offer a friendly, professional service whenever they visit our offices and warehouse. Their communication with us is clear and they are always helpful while on site or on the phone. The service is efficient and the staff are knowledgeable.

Here at Paradise Wildlife Park, we have used Fire Guard Services for many years for all of our fire safety requirements and have always found their service to be reliable, accommodating and professional.

Adam brings a wealth of experience in fire safety and provides clear explanations of what work needs to be done and why. I trust his expertise and it ensures that the property, my staff and our guests are safe at all times.

We have been using Fire Guard Services Ltd to manage the fire safety across all six of our branches, and their performance has been exceptional. From the initial installation of our fire alarms and emergency lighting to the ongoing extinguisher servicing, their team has demonstrated remarkable professionalism and reliability. Managing multiple sites can be a challenge, but Fire Guard makes it seamless. For any business looking for a trustworthy partner to handle multi-site fire protection, we would highly recommend the team at Fire Guard Services.

I am absolutely delighted with the recent installation of our new BAFE-registered fire alarm system by Fire Guard. The entire process from the initial consultation with Brendon to the final commissioning, was carried out with the highest level of professionalism, attention to detail, and technical expertise. Having worked with Fire Guard for over ten years, it was a natural decision to place our trust once again in a team that has consistently demonstrated reliability, integrity, and an in-depth understanding of fire safety.

As a busy School Business Manager it's important to have reliable and knowledgeable contractors to help keep the school safe for our children. Fire Guard Services always offer us peace of mind that all aspects of our fire security systems are maintained in line with regulatory requirements. They also offer value for money, quality services which demonstrates they understand the education sector.

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