Care homes are high-risk environments when it comes to fire safety. Vulnerable residents, limited mobility, and complex evacuation needs mean that general fire safety training isn’t enough. You need a provider with sector-specific knowledge and practical expertise.
At 1st Choice Safety Training, we specialise in fire safety training for care homes, delivered by experienced firefighters who understand the real-life challenges of emergency situations. Our tailored courses ensure your staff are equipped to protect residents and meet CQC fire safety compliance.
We offer a full range of services for the care sector, including:
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Fire marshal training for care homes
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Fire evacuation drills adapted for limited mobility
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Fire extinguisher training with live fire demonstrations
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Fire door inspection services
With years of experience in the care sector, we’ve supported hundreds of care homes through firefighter-led training and flexible blended learning options to ensure safety and compliance.
Testimonials:
“At our 50-bed luxury care home Five Rivers Living in Leicester, resident and staff safety is a top priority. We’ve partnered with 1st Choice Safety Training & Consultancy for essential health and safety training, including Fire Marshal, Evacuation Mat, and Moving and Handling of People.
The training has been practical, engaging, and tailored to the realities of care work. Our staff particularly valued the hands-on learning and the trainers’ background in the care and fire services, which brought real-world relevance.
1st Choice’s professionalism and commitment to quality training have made a lasting impact on our team. We highly recommend them to any care provider looking for expert-led, effective safety training.”
“At Midlands Care, we own and operate 12 care homes in the Leicester, Leicestershire & Nuneaton area. We have been fortunate to partner with 1st Choice Safety Training & Consultancy, who have provided an extensive face-to-face Fire Marshal package for all our staff across our homes.
The feedback from our staff has been overwhelmingly positive. They particularly enjoyed the live fire practicals, which were both engaging and educational. The instructors, with their Fire Service backgrounds, brought a wealth of in-depth knowledge, especially regarding the unique challenges faced in care environments.
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with 1st Choice Safety Training & Consultancy and would not hesitate to recommend their services to others.”
“We at Abbeyfield Care Home, Loughborough, are incredibly grateful to 1st Choice Safety Training & Consultancy for their outstanding support in conducting multiple Fire Marshal sessions for our staff. These sessions have been crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of our vulnerable elderly residents.
The feedback from our staff has been overwhelmingly positive. The trainers from 1st Choice Safety Training & Consultancy were exceptional, answering all questions with clarity and confidence. Their backgrounds in the fire service allowed them to speak from a place of experience, which greatly boosted our staff’s confidence in handling fire safety.
One of the highlights of the training was the practical fire exercise conducted outside the building. Our staff had the opportunity to use different types of extinguishers on a real fire, which was both educational and engaging.
We highly recommend 1st Choice Safety Training & Consultancy for their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to this fire safety training.”
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Ensure that your team and residents feel safe and that your care home meets compliance with trusted, hands-on training.
