How A Fire Safety Consultant Can Make Your School Safer

Running an educational facility is a huge responsibility, where this means that you’ll be in charge of the development and wellbeing of numerous vulnerable pupils. Health and safety provisions must be a top priority at any school, so that children of all ages can learn in an environment that feels comfortable and supportive.

This includes making provisions for fire safety, especially when it comes to planning for and preventing emergency situations. You can stay on top of your fire safety responsibilities with the help of a specialist consultant, who can pay a visit to your school in order to assess how well you’re meeting your obligations.

Read on to find out more about how a fire safety consultant can work to make your school safer.



Quality Checks

Even if you have all the fire safety equipment that is required of your building, it is important that these resources are checked for enduring quality. Fire extinguishers, alarm systems and sprinklers can all deteriorate over time, where your safety consultant will consider the longevity of your pre-existing equipment as part of their survey.

Bespoke Recommendations

Every educational facility is different and will require a bespoke approach to fire safety prevention. If your site includes lots of modular buildings, flammable infrastructure, or laboratory equipment, then you may need to make additional provisions in order to ensure that you’re meeting your fire prevention obligations. In response to this, an inspector can make custom recommendations that suit the needs of your site.

Detailed Final Report

An additional benefit of working with a specialist fire safety consultant is that you can expect to receive a detailed final report at the end of your inspection. This will address all aspects of a good fire safety strategy, offering suggestions and improvements related to prevention, escape, confinement and suppression.

Training Advice

Another essential aspect of fire safety and prevention is making sure that your staff undergo the right training. This means that everyone knows how to act and what their role will be in an emergency situation, where a fire safety consultant can advise you on how best to go about this training, and how to keep everyone refreshed on their responsibilities.

Thameside Fire Protection: Working To Keep Your School Safe

Our fire safety consultants are available to carry out school site visits and comprehensive fire risk assessments, helping you to manage hazards and ensure that you have the right plans in place. 

We can provide you with a free quote for our fire safety inspections, so you can fully understand the costs involved before you proceed. 

Get in touch with our team today to find out more about our consultancy services.