Fire Evacuation Drill Service

It is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that the ‘Responsible Person’ implements procedures, including drills, in the event of a fire.

The primary goal of a fire drill is to ensure everyone evacuates the building quickly and safely, to a safe assembly point in a timely and orderly manner.

Our Fire Evacuation Drill service provides you with the opportunity to put your staff’s fire training into practice.

Primary Aims of the Fire Drill

Ensure all occupants can evacuate safely and promptly via designated escape routes.
Verify that fire detection and alarm systems operate correctly and alert everyone in all areas of the building.
Test communication procedures for notifying emergency responders and coordinating on-site safety teams/fire wardens.
Confirm the functionality of fire doors, emergency lighting, and directional signage under simulated conditions.

What We Do

The Fire Evacuation Drill service is approximately 1.5 hours at your premises. This typically involves 30 minutes before the drill, during which any last-minute details are discussed.
We will observe the drill from start to completion.
On-site debrief with the responsible person and relevant persons, such as fire wardens.
We will provide you with a written report within 48 hours.
Your fire drill will be overseen by one of our experienced instructors who will advise you and provide information to help improve the evacuation process.

Drill Requirements

We will send you a pre-fire evacuation drill check sheet to complete.
All the information and requirements are covered in this check sheet.

Cost

£250 – no VAT to pay.
Depending on the size and number of occupants of the building, fire drills should be carried out at least annually, preferably every 6 months.

Benefits of a Fire Drill

Regular fire drills deliver more than just practice evacuations. They build confidence, sharpen procedures, and uncover hidden risks long before a real emergency strikes.

Enhanced Safety Awareness

Occupants learn how alarms sound, where exits lead, and the various escape routes.
Fire wardens and safety officers refine their roles under realistic conditions.
Repetition cements safety routines so responses become almost instinctive.

Improved Emergency Response

Staff test communication protocols—calling in emergencies, briefing responders, and coordinating teams.
Key systems, including the fire alarm panel, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and exit doors, are verified under stress.
Evacuation timings are captured, revealing bottlenecks in corridors, stairwells, or doorways.

Compliance and Risk Reduction

Demonstrates adherence to fire safety regulations and insurer requirements.
Provides documented proof of proactive safety management for audits and inspections.
Early identification of procedural gaps prevents costly fines and legal exposure.

Cultural and Psychological Benefits

Builds a stronger safety-first mindset across all levels of the organisation.
Reduces panic by familiarising everyone with what to do, lowering anxiety during actual events.
Encourages teamwork and trust as people rely on one another to execute well-practised plans.