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Fire Safety Training · Salford
Fire safety
training
in Salford.
From £395 · On-site at your premises
On-site fire safety training delivered at your Salford 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 Salford.
We deliver fire safety training across Salford, from MediaCityUK and Salford Quays to the university, the hospital and the industrial areas of the city. Our trainers are based across the region and work in Greater Manchester every week.
Salford has changed rapidly over the last twenty years, with new office and residential towers alongside older industrial estates. We tailor our sessions to the building, whether it is a modern high-rise or a long-established factory.
When Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service inspects a Salford premises, one of the first things it asks for is evidence of staff training. The strongest evidence is a record of on-site sessions that covered the building itself, delivered by a competent person.
We come to you, so your staff train in the building they work in. To arrange a session in Salford, call 01244 450 990 and tell us about your premises and team size.
Awareness session
£395
Fire marshal session
£495
Fire authority
Greater Manchester FRS
Local authority
Salford City Council
Our training is delivered on-site at your Salford 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.
From the Quays to industrial estates
Salford Quays and MediaCityUK hold broadcast studios, offices and apartment towers built on former docklands. These buildings often have complex fire strategies with phased evacuation and shared management teams.
Elsewhere in the city there are long-established industrial estates, a large university and Salford Royal Hospital. Staff in each of these settings need training that matches their own alarm system, layout and procedures.
Studios and creative workplaces
We cover lighting, set materials and cabling hazards, and how to clear studios and edit suites quickly.
High-rise offices and apartments
Staff and building managers learn how phased evacuation works and how to support the fire service on arrival.
Older industrial premises
We cover hot work, storage and housekeeping, and how to evacuate buildings that have been extended or subdivided over time.
Our sector guides cover offices, schools, care homes, hotels, warehouses and HMOs and shared housing in more detail, and we train in all of these settings in Salford.
As well as Salford itself, we deliver training in Salford Quays, MediaCityUK, Eccles, Swinton, Walkden, Irlam and Pendleton.
★★★★★ 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 Salford
Salford is covered by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. In the year to March 2025 it carried out 1,781 fire safety audits, and 41.2% found premises unsatisfactory: close to the England average.
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: MHCLG FIRE1202, year ending March 2025.
Read our Greater Manchester enforcement analysis →Fire safety training in Salford — your questions answered.
Can you train staff at MediaCityUK or Salford Quays?
Yes. We align our sessions with each building's own fire strategy and building management procedures.
Do you work with Salford manufacturers?
Yes. We train production and warehouse teams on industrial estates across Salford, with sessions timed to suit shifts.
How much does fire safety training cost in Salford?
Fire Safety Awareness training is £395 per session. Fire Marshal training is £495 per session. Both are delivered on-site at your Salford 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 Salford?
Yes — alongside fire safety training we offer fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, fire evacuation plans, fire safety policies, and evacuation chair training across Salford.
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Fire safety training
in Salford. From £395.
On-site delivery at your premises. Live fire extinguisher use included. Experienced, engaging trainers covering Salford and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.