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Fire Safety Training · Wigan
Fire safety
training
in Wigan.
From £395 · On-site at your premises
On-site fire safety training delivered at your Wigan 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 Wigan.
We deliver fire safety training across Wigan borough, from the town centre and Wigan Pier quarter to industrial estates near the M6. Our trainers are based across the region and regularly work in this part of Greater Manchester.
Wigan has a long industrial history and a growing logistics sector. We tailor our sessions to each site, from old mill buildings to modern warehouses and busy retail parks.
Greater Manchester 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 Wigan, 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
Greater Manchester FRS
Local authority
Wigan Council
Our training is delivered on-site at your Wigan 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.
Mills, logistics and a busy town centre
Wigan's canal-side mills and warehouses, including the Wigan Pier area, are a reminder of its coal and cotton past. Some of these buildings are now used for offices, leisure and storage, often with unusual layouts and several levels.
The borough's position on the M6 has attracted large distribution centres, and Robin Park and the town centre hold major retail. The hospital and many care homes and schools add further settings with their own needs.
Converted mills
We walk the escape routes, explain the role of protected stairs and cover the risks of storage in large open floors.
Distribution centres
We focus on racking, packaging waste, charging areas and evacuating large floor areas quickly.
Retail parks
Shop staff learn to clear the public calmly, check fitting rooms and stockrooms and keep exits clear.
Alongside the local priorities above, we train staff in offices, schools, care homes, hotels, warehouses and HMOs and shared housing across Wigan.
Around Wigan we also cover Leigh, Hindley, Standish, Orrell, Ince, Pemberton and Golborne.
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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 Wigan
Wigan 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 Wigan — your questions answered.
Can you train staff in a converted Wigan mill?
Yes. We tailor the session to the building's layout, including multiple floors and shared stairs with other tenants.
Do you cover the whole of Wigan borough?
Yes. We train clients in Wigan, Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Hindley and the rest of the borough.
How much does fire safety training cost in Wigan?
Fire Safety Awareness training is £395 per session. Fire Marshal training is £495 per session. Both are delivered on-site at your Wigan 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 Wigan?
Yes — alongside fire safety training we offer fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, fire evacuation plans, fire safety policies, and evacuation chair training across Wigan.
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Fire safety training
in Wigan. From £395.
On-site delivery at your premises. Live fire extinguisher use included. Experienced, engaging trainers covering Wigan and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.