Fire Strategies for Care Homes and Assisted Living

Care homes and assisted living facilities house elderly individuals, disabled residents, and people with limited mobility, making fire safety planning a top priority. A tailored fire strategy ensures compliance with UK fire safety regulations while protecting residents, staff, and visitors.

Care homes require specialised fire safety plans due to the vulnerability of residents, many of whom may require assisted evacuation in an emergency.

Key Features:

• Custom fire strategy reports for care home layouts.
• Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents.
• Fire alarm and suppression system integration.
• Passive fire protection measures to limit fire spread.

Why This Service is Essential:

• Ensures safe evacuation procedures for residents with mobility challenges.
• Meets CQC and UK fire safety compliance standards.
• Reduces risk of fire hazards in resident rooms and communal areas.

Assisted living facilities accommodate residents who may have partial mobility but still require support, making fire safety planning critical.

Key Features:

• Risk-based fire strategy tailored to resident needs.
• Integration of fire safety systems with emergency response teams.
• Staff fire safety training and evacuation procedures.
• Compartmentation and safe refuge areas for phased evacuation.

Why This Service is Important:

• Helps residents and staff react quickly and safely in emergencies.
• Provides custom fire safety solutions for diverse resident needs.
• Ensures fire drills and compliance with health & safety laws.

Regular fire risk assessments are necessary to evaluate fire hazards, emergency response readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Key Features:

• Assessment of fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Evaluation of escape routes and emergency exits.
• Fire prevention measures for kitchens, bedrooms, and communal spaces.
• Compliance checks with UK fire safety standards.

Why This Service is Crucial:

• Identifies fire hazards before they pose a threat.
• Enhances resident and staff safety.
• Ensures fire safety audits align with care home legislation.

✔ Specialists in fire strategy planning for care homes and assisted living.
✔ Full compliance with UK fire safety laws and CQC standards.
✔ Over 1500 fire strategy reports delivered for healthcare settings.
✔ Bespoke fire safety solutions tailored to vulnerable residents.

For professional fire strategy planning for care homes and assisted living facilities, contact us today.

• Phone: 020 3797 3053
• Email: hello@fire-safety-services.co.uk