Fire evacuation drills are required in any premises where an evacuation procedure is in place. The relevant British Standard advocates at least once, but preferably twice, in any 12 month period.
The evacuation drill tries to present a simulation of a fire situation. Usually the fire alarm is activated and building occupants are required to implement their emergency procedures. The evacuation is observed by a drill co-ordinator who will evaluate and report on proceedings. Any issues will be highlighted and recommendations made regarding appropriate improvements. The drill is recorded in the logbook.
The evacuation drill helps to test the effectiveness of the emergency plan and consolidate staff training. It is required by law and there are penalties for non-compliance.
Fire Evacuation Drills from Metro Safety
Every year Metro Safety conduct over 3,000 fire evacuation drills across the UK. We support both tenants and building managers in helping practice a smooth, well-organised evacuation which tests the emergency plan and makes sure building occupants are prepared in a fire emergency.
The Drills department are always willing to go above and beyond to help my tenants.
Minimal Disruption
We understand that fire drills can be disruptive with the potential to inconvenience some tenants, which is why we schedule with their needs in mind. The time-consuming task of notifying key personnel is no longer an issue, as our dedicated team inform them for you.
Post Drill Evaluation and Debrief
Our expert drill co-ordinators will initiate and observe the evacuation, identifying both strengths and areas for improvement. Afterwards, fire wardens are debriefed on all aspects of the drill as well as general fire safety to enhance awareness and improve future evacuations.
Minimising Risks
We’re committed to helping ensure your properties and people are safe. With this in mind, we make every effort to carry out a visual check of the main means of escape prior to your drill to help ensure that they're clear from obstruction.
Clear Reporting
All of our findings are detailed in a straightforward report so you can monitor the effectiveness of your fire safety measures.
Next Steps
We are on hand to answer any questions you may have about our Fire Evacuation Drills service. Please contact our Customer Service Team on 0845 058 9999 for free advice and a quotation.
Training staff reduces the risk of a fire occurring and the severity of the consequences should a fire occur.
Our consultancy division, Metro SRM, offer tailored training packages to suit your needs. Whether you require health and safety or asbestos awareness training, courses for fire wardens or marshals, fire and emergency response team training, hands-on extinguisher practice or even breathing apparatus training, we can help.
The only way to really know how building occupants will react in an emergency situation is to test their training. We believe that professionally run Fire Evacuation Drills are critical to ensuring that your evacuation procedures and training are effective and suitable for the circumstances in your building. Please click on the links below for more information.
Fire Evacuation Drills
Test the real efficiency of your emergency plans and how much your staff have learned.
Safety Training
Tailored packages with experienced trainers and safe, specialist training equipment.
CPD Seminars
Free guidance on safety issues, compliance responsibilities and legislation.
In line with our strategy of corporate and social responsibility, Metro Safety have been providing free fire safety seminars ever since the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into force in 2006. Over 3,000 property professionals have attended our seminars nationwide, and our programme has now been extended to include sessions on asbestos, legionella control and health & safety.
Range of topics
Our aim to help responsible persons fulfil their key compliance obligations and understand the relevant legislation. This year we will be offering presentations covering a number of new topics.- Fire Safety: The Sharp End of Compliance
- Understanding Fire Alarm Specifications
- Joining up Compliance - Bridging the Gap Between Building Regulations & The Fire Safety Order
- Legionella Control
- Health & Safety: Legislation Update & Working at Heights
- Asbestos: Responsibilities of the Dutyholder
All our seminars are free to attend. Registration will be available approximately 6 weeks prior to individual events. If you are interested in attending please visit our upcoming events page to book your place.
You are able to register for as many events as you wish. Please feel free to invite any colleagues that you feel may benefit from our seminars.
Q&A
Upon registration, attendees will get the chance to pose general or specific questions to our experts, which will be discussed in an open forum at each seminar. These Q&A sessions are a great opportunity to get expert advice from our fully qualified and experienced professionals.
Real people with real experience and expert opinion.
Advice from the experts.
Our seminar presenters are fully qualified fire, health & safety practitioners each with many years' experience. Their knowledge of the latest legislation and its challenges gives attendees a unique insight into how to stay compliant. As well as learning how to fulfil your key fire, health & safety obligations, Metro Safety's seminars provide a good opportunity to ask the experts about your specific requirements.
Any person, any sector.
Attendees at our seminars come from a variety of property sectors and include managing agents, local authorities, the retail sector, housing associations and colleges. Many are referred to our events on the recommendation of colleagues and attend regularly to keep their fire, health & safety knowledge current. We always welcome anyone who wishes to learn more.
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