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Schools and Universities:
Fire Safety Services for Educational Settings

Tower Fire provides specialist fire safety services for schools, colleges, universities and academy trusts across the UK. Our services include Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Safety Training, Fire Evacuation Training, Fire Strategy, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Doors, Passive Fire Protection and ongoing compliance support, helping educational organisations manage fire risk and protect pupils, students, staff and visitors.

Our education sector experience includes working with organisations such as the University of Brighton, where we delivered a Britannia P50 fire extinguisher programme across three campuses. We support educational providers of all sizes, from individual schools to multi-building university estates, tailoring our services to the needs of each campus and its occupants.

Schools and Universities: Fire Safety Services for Educational Settings from Tower Fire
Why Fire Safety in Educational Settings Demands Specialist Expertise

Why Fire Safety in Educational Settings Requires a Specialist Approach

Educational premises often contain a wide variety of building types and activities within a single estate. Classrooms, laboratories, workshops, commercial kitchens, sports facilities, theatres and student accommodation each present different fire risks, requiring a coordinated approach to fire safety management.

Key considerations include:

High Occupancy Buildings
Schools and universities accommodate large numbers of pupils, students, staff and visitors throughout the day, requiring well-planned evacuation procedures and effective fire safety management.

Diverse Building Types
Educational campuses may include teaching spaces, laboratories, workshops, residential accommodation, catering facilities and assembly halls, each with different fire hazards and protection requirements.

Evacuation Planning
Emergency procedures should reflect the layout of the premises, occupancy levels and the needs of individuals who may require assistance during an evacuation.

Staff Training
Teachers, support staff, facilities teams and nominated Fire Marshals all have different responsibilities during an emergency. Regular Fire Safety Training helps ensure staff understand their roles and evacuation procedures.

Estate Management
Many academy trusts, colleges and universities manage multiple buildings across one or more campuses, requiring consistent Fire Risk Assessments, maintenance programmes and compliance records.

Fire Safety Responsibilities for Schools and Universities

Educational establishments in England and Wales are subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires the Responsible Person to carry out a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment, implement appropriate fire precautions, maintain fire safety systems and provide suitable fire safety training.

In many schools, the Responsible Person will be the governing body, academy trust or employer, although day-to-day responsibilities may be delegated to senior leaders or facilities teams.

For universities with residential accommodation, additional fire safety requirements may apply depending on the type, height and use of the building.

Our Fire Safety Services for Educational Organisations

Tower Fire provides a comprehensive range of fire safety services tailored to schools, colleges and universities.
Our services include:
  • Fire Risk Assessments for schools, colleges, universities and academy trusts.
  • Fire Safety Training, including Fire Awareness, Fire Marshal, Fire Warden and bespoke in-house training.
  • Fire Evacuation Drills and Evacuation Training tailored to educational buildings.
  • Fire Alarm Systems, including installation, servicing and maintenance.
  • Fire Door Inspections, Fire Compartmentation Surveys and Fire Stopping.
  • Fire Strategy for new developments and refurbishment projects.
  • Britannia P50 Fire Extinguishers, including supply, installation and ongoing support where appropriate.
  • Fire Safety Consultancy and independent compliance audits.

Fire Safety Across Educational Estates

Managing fire safety across multiple schools or university campuses requires consistent standards while recognising that every building has different risks.
Tower Fire supports academy trusts, colleges and universities with site-specific Fire Risk Assessments, coordinated maintenance programmes and practical Fire Safety Training, helping organisations maintain consistent fire safety management across their estates.

Trusted by Educational Organisations

Tower Fire works with primary schools, secondary schools, academy trusts, colleges and universities across the UK.

Our education sector experience includes the University of Brighton, where we delivered a Britannia P50 fire extinguisher programme across three campuses, supporting the University’s fire safety management arrangements.
Why Choose Tower Fire for Evacuation Training?

Why Choose Tower Fire for Educational Fire Safety?

Educational organisations require practical fire safety solutions that reflect the way schools, colleges and universities operate.

Why educational organisations choose Tower Fire:
  • Experienced former fire service professionals delivering practical fire safety services.
  • Fire Risk Assessments tailored to educational premises.
  • Fire Safety Training designed for teaching staff, support staff and facilities teams.
  • Experience supporting schools, academy trusts, colleges and universities.
  • Specialist knowledge of Britannia P50 fire extinguishers for large educational estates.
  • A complete range of fire safety services from one provider.
    Nationwide coverage across the education sector.
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FIRE SAFETY FAQ

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person is typically the employer, governing body or academy trust. They are responsible for ensuring suitable Fire Risk Assessments are carried out, appropriate fire precautions are maintained and staff receive suitable fire safety training.

Schools should carry out fire drills regularly to familiarise staff and pupils with evacuation procedures. The appropriate frequency should be determined by the school’s Fire Risk Assessment, guidance from the employer or academy trust, and any significant changes to the premises or occupancy.

Yes. Residential accommodation may be subject to additional fire safety requirements depending on the type, height and use of the building. Universities should ensure their fire safety arrangements reflect the applicable legislation and guidance for residential premises.

Yes. Tower Fire works with academy trusts, colleges and universities operating across multiple sites, providing consistent Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Safety Training and fire protection services through a coordinated approach.