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Fire Safety Training · Flint
Fire safety
training
in Flint.
From £395 · On-site at your premises
On-site fire safety training delivered at your Flint premises by highly experienced fire safety professionals who make every session engaging. Practical, building-specific, with live fire extinguisher use included.
Fire safety training in Flint.
We deliver fire safety training in Flint and along the Dee estuary towards Bagillt and Holywell. Flint is a short drive from our Chester office, and we regularly work with businesses and housing providers in the town.
Flint is one of the oldest chartered towns in Wales, with a castle on the estuary and a mix of housing, retail and industry. Our sessions reflect that mix of small businesses, residential buildings and industrial units.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service expects training records to be up to date for every member of staff. Inspectors look for training that refers to your own building, including its escape routes and assembly point, and an online certificate on its own rarely shows that.
Sessions take place at your premises in Flint, at a time that fits around your operations, including early starts and shift changes. Call 01244 450 990 to discuss your requirements.
Awareness session
£395
Fire marshal session
£495
Fire authority
North Wales Fire & Rescue
Local authority
Flintshire County Council
Our training is delivered on-site at your Flint premises by experienced fire safety professionals. Our trainers bring years of practical experience, know what fire authority inspectors expect and keep sessions lively and interactive, so staff remember what to do when it matters. Call 01244 450 990 to discuss your requirements.
Practical. Building-specific. Not a box-ticking exercise.
01 — Fire safety law
What the FSO requires of your staff
The legal framework explained in plain English — what the responsible person must do, what staff are required to do, and what happens when obligations are not met.
02 — Fire causes and prevention
How fires start and how to stop them
The ignition triangle, common ignition sources in your specific premises, and the practical prevention measures that reduce the likelihood of a fire starting.
03 — Fire detection and alarm
What the alarm means and what to do
Your specific alarm system, how it activates, what different signals mean, and the immediate action required from staff on hearing the alarm.
04 — Evacuation procedure
Your building's specific escape routes and assembly point
The evacuation procedure for your specific premises — the escape routes, the assembly point, the roll call procedure, and the fire marshal responsibilities for each zone or floor.
05 — Fire extinguisher use
Hands-on practical use on a live fire
Every delegate uses a fire extinguisher on a live fire — the only way to build the confidence and muscle memory that makes the difference when a real fire occurs.
06 — Fire marshal duties
Specific responsibilities for designated marshals
For fire marshal sessions — sweep duties, assembly point management, liaison with the fire service, and the specific responsibilities that designated marshals carry during and after an evacuation.
An estuary town with a mix of homes and industry
Flint's castle was one of the first built by Edward I in Wales, and the town grew up around it on the banks of the Dee. Today the town centre has shops, cafés and community buildings, with industrial units and business parks nearby.
Flint also has a significant amount of social and shared housing, and many residents live in flats or converted buildings. Training for landlords, housing staff and caretakers is an important part of our work here.
Housing providers and caretakers
We train staff on fire doors, communal areas, alarm checks and how to respond when residents report a fire.
Industrial units
We cover hot work, storage and how to evacuate a unit safely when the main exit is blocked.
Shops and community buildings
Small teams learn clear roles and how to guide visitors who may need assistance.
Alongside the local priorities above, we train staff in offices, schools, care homes, hotels, warehouses and HMOs and shared housing across Flint.
Around Flint we also cover Bagillt, Holywell, Greenfield, Oakenholt, Northop and Connah's Quay.
★★★★★ 4.9 on Google.
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"Great training session. Tim explained everything clearly, kept it engaging and made the information interesting and easy to understand. At the end of the session, Tim showed each of us how to use a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire that he safely started in a metal bucket. I have taken all this feedback to the practice i work in and we have now invited Tim to come and train the whole practice. Highly recommend this company."Julie P. · Google Review
How fire safety is enforced in Flint
Flint is covered by North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. In the year to March 2025 it carried out 320 fire safety audits, and 24.1% required further action: the lowest rate of the three Welsh fire and rescue services.
Inspectors also check that staff know what to do in a fire, and up-to-date training records are the simplest way to show it.
Audit results partly reflect how each service targets its inspections, so they show where enforcement attention falls rather than how safe an area is. Source: StatsWales, year ending March 2025.
Read our North Wales enforcement analysis →Fire safety training in Flint — your questions answered.
Do you train housing staff in Flint?
Yes. We train caretakers, housing officers and managing agents on the checks and resident briefings that keep blocks and shared houses safe.
Who enforces fire safety in Flint?
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service enforces the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 across Flintshire.
How much does fire safety training cost in Flint?
Fire Safety Awareness training is £395 per session. Fire Marshal training is £495 per session. Both are delivered on-site at your Flint premises, with live fire extinguisher use included. Call 01244 450 990 to discuss session numbers and scheduling.
How many staff can attend each session?
Up to 8 delegates per session, which keeps the training interactive and gives everyone hands-on time with an extinguisher. For larger teams, multiple sessions can be arranged on the same day or across consecutive days. We will advise on the most efficient structure for your team size when you contact us.
Is online fire safety training adequate?
Online training can satisfy the basic awareness requirement for low-risk premises. For most premises, the fire authority expects to see evidence of on-site training that is specific to the building — referencing the actual escape routes, assembly point, and evacuation procedure. An online completion certificate does not provide that evidence. See our article on what fire authority inspectors expect to see.
How often should fire safety training be repeated?
Annual refresher training is appropriate for most premises. New starters should receive induction training before they take up their role. When the building's evacuation procedure changes, all staff should be retrained on the new procedure.
Do you cover other fire safety services in Flint?
Yes — alongside fire safety training we offer fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, fire evacuation plans, fire safety policies, and evacuation chair training across Flint.
Some other services we offer in Flint.
Fire safety training
in Flint. From £395.
On-site delivery at your premises. Live fire extinguisher use included. Experienced, engaging trainers covering Flint and the surrounding Flintshire area.