Fire Risk Assessment Services

Our Fire Risk Assessments are designed to meet the specific requirements of your premises and will meet all the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

We offer our clients two levels of fire safety consultancy, standard service and full consultancy; the content of the fire risk assessments for both levels of service is identical. This ensures that our clients receive the best possible service that meets their organisational requirements.

Standard Service

This includes the conducting of the fire risk assessment following the 5-step risk assessment process as recommended by HM Government guidance documents, HSE and the guidance documentation issued by Fire and Rescue Services:

• Identification of the Fire Hazards
• Identifying Persons at Risk
• Evaluation of the Risks (Eliminate, Reduce or Control)
• Recording of the Significant Findings
• Monitor and Review Process

Our fire safety audit process covers in excess of 160 questions to identify any significant findings. These are recorded and a risk analysis conducted to arrive at a risk rating. A comprehensive action plan is then produced with realistic time scales for completion and review, providing the client with a range of options to meet their legal obligations and ensuring the most appropriate cost benefit solution. All our assessments include a fire emergency plan as required by the Fire Safety Order. Extensive research is then undertaken and references made to relevant Guides, Codes of Practice and British Standards. The fire risk assessment is then sent to the client as a professionally bound document and also e mailed.


Full Consultancy Service

Our full consultancy service includes all of the above plus:

• Consultation on the significant findings and actions required by the responsible person on the premises at the time of the assessment. A detailed further consultation may be required depending on the complexity of the premises and findings.
• 12 months mediation with the local fire service should a fire safety officer inspect your premises, including a response to any reports or enforcement or prohibition notices issued.
• Mediation with any enforcing authorities such as HSE, OFSTED, Care Standards and insurance companies on issues relating to the assessment.
• 12 months telephone advice and support (office hours Monday to Friday) on any fire safety related matter, including building control and planning applications provided that additional visits to the premises are not required.

The range of services offered by Total Fire Services Ltd are:-

Fire Risk Assessments and Reviews

Full Fire Safety Management Support and Advice

Fire Safety Training Courses

First Aid Training Courses

Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Installation and Maintenance

Complete Security Systems and Solutions

Fire Extinguisher Sales, Servicing and Installation

All our Assessments are qualitative in design and format, following the 5-step risk assessment process as recommended by the Health and Safety Executive and the Employers' Guide Published by the Home Office. Our assessments would also satisfy the recommendations of PAS 79:2007, the Publicly Available Specification - Fire Risk Assessment Guidance and a Recommended Methodology.

Using our 160-question audit process, combined with many years of fire safety experience, ensures that our clients' premises are adequately assessed for fire risks to life, property and business continuity.

A full and detailed consultation is available following the fire risk assessment to discuss any significant findings and required actions to achieve a satisfactory standard of fire safety within the premises.

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The concept of Total Fire Services is to offer our clients a "total fire safety management package" so that all fire safety related services are provided by one company. We offer a complete support service following a fire risk assessment that is inclusive of 12 months fire safety management advice and technical support, including mediation with the local Fire Authority provided that further attendances are not required to the premises.

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Our courses are tailor made to meet the precise requirements of the client and ensure legislative compliance; courses are normally conducted at the client’s premises, with certificates of attendance being provided. Our range of courses includes:

Fire Extinguisher and Fire Awareness Course

Subjects covered include, action on discovering a fire, how to raise the alarm, calling the fire service, how to choose and use the correct fire extinguisher and the triangle of fire.

Duration of the course is approximately 11/2 hours for up to 15 employees. Fees start at £250.00 plus VAT (for a group of 15 persons) depending on your location.

Training of employees in the use of fire extinguishers and fire safety procedures is a legal requirement under the Fire Safety Order (Article 21)

Fire Marshal Training

Fire Marshal Course

Subjects covered include all subjects on the fire extinguisher and fire awareness course plus, human behaviour in fire, fire safety legislation, fire risk assessment principles, hazard spotting, methods of evacuation, actions in smoke and liaison with the Fire Service.

Duration of the course is up to 4 hours. Fees start from £465.00 plus VAT for a group of 15 persons.

Recommended for fire marshals, employees/management that have a greater responsibility for fire safety management within the organisation.

Fire Risk Assessment Training

We are able to provide bespoke fire risk assessment training courses to suit the precise requirements of your premises. Duration of the course will vary depending on your knowledge requirements and the complexity of your premises. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

"We have always been conscious of keeping our health and safety and fire risk assessments up-to-date. However, it wasn’t until our recent Fire Risk Assessment from Total Fire Services Ltd that we realised there is a statutory requirement for staff to have fire training. We have been delighted with the training that Total Fire Services has provided for 80 plus teachers and support staff. Our staff were not enthused by the idea of fire training as part of their INSET, but Darren delivers a powerfully informative yet entertaining presentation which engages even the most challenging of audiences.

We look forward to welcoming Darren back next year for an update and highly recommend Total Fire Services for the delivery of fire training to the education sector."

Steve Haycocks - Assistant Head Teacher

Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School
Glen Road,
Waterfoot,
Rossendale.
BB4 7BJ
Lancashire.

Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School Website


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First Aid Training Courses

Total Fire Services can offer the following HSE accredited First Aid courses as well as defibrillator training and supply of the Zoll AED plus defibrillators. Please contact us to discuss your precise requirements.

First Aid at Work

Our First Aid at Work course complies with the current Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and is approved by the HSE. Successful candidates receive a certificate showing their qualification as a First Aider in the work place which is valid for three years.

First Aid at Work Re-qualification

This is a refresher course for those who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificate and whose current certificate is still valid.

Emergency Aid for Appointed Persons

This course is ideal for the smaller workplace where there are few health & safety risks and a nominated person is required to take charge in the event of illness or accident. Appointed Persons also give support to qualified First Aiders in larger organisations where the business operates over several floors or buildings, or shifts are operated.

Adult Basic Life Support & Automated External Defibrillation

Over 270,000 people suffer a heart attack every year in the U.K. Unfortunately 30% will not make it to hospital alive. The majority might have been saved had their heart been defibrillated in the first five minutes of their cardiac arrest. An AED — with a trained operator — at the sight of a sudden cardiac arrest can raise the chance of survival from 0% to 80%

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Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Installation and Maintenance

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Complete Security Systems and Solutions

Coming Soon

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Fire Extinguisher Sales, Servicing and Installation

According to a UK survey undertaken by the Fire Extinguisher Trades Association (FETA) fire extinguishers are estimated to:

Save the UK economy over £500 million, based on values of total fire claims for commercial premises.

Prevent 1,629 injuries

Prevent the loss of 23 lives

Fire losses in the UK are currently estimated at £7 billion per annum but these official statistics only take into account those incidents reported to the Fire Service. Fire extinguishers are designed as a first aid fire-fighting tool to prevent minor incidents becoming major conflagrations. In order for a fire extinguisher to be effective it is vital that persons are adequately and regularly trained in their use.

We are able to provide, service and install a full range of fire extinguishers in accordance with British Standard 5306 Part 3 and Part 8. All our extinguishers conform to EN 3 and have a 5-year manufactures warranty.

How to choose the correct Fire Extinguisher

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)



Foam (AFFF)



Dry Powder



Water

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