To provide care home staff with the knowledge and practical skills to:
• Manage fire risks effectively
• Respond confidently to emergencies
• Safely evacuate residents using appropriate procedures and equipment
By the end of the training, delegates will be able to:
• Understand the principles of fire safety in care homes
• Recognise their roles and responsibilities in the event of a fire
• Carry out safe and effective resident evacuations
• Gain confidence in using evacuation equipment
• Contribute to a safer care environment for residents and staff
• Care Home Managers and Deputy Managers
• Nurses, carers, and support staff
• Fire Wardens and designated Fire Marshals
• Anyone involved in emergency planning or evacuation procedures within a care home
Theory Training:
1. General fire safety awareness – understanding fire risks in care homes
2. Fire safety law and responsibilities – the Fire Safety Order explained
3. Fire prevention measures – reducing risks in day-to-day care operations
4. Roles and responsibilities during an evacuation
5. Emergency planning and fire drills
Practical Training:
1. Evacuation procedures in a care home setting
2. Hands-on practice with evacuation equipment (e.g., evacuation chairs, ski sheets, sledges)
3. Simulated fire drill and staged evacuation exercises
4. Safe movement and handling of residents during evacuation
5. Using fire extinguishers safely
• Delegates participate in practical exercises and group activities
• Each participant receives a certificate of attendance from Alban Safety
Health & Safety and Fire Safety
Consultancy and Training
