All residential rest and care homes conduct a fire evacuation drill at least once a year and record the results in a fire safety plan by the 'Responsible Person' but it can help to have at least one professionally organised drill which can spot issues with the evacuation plan and recommend improvements. At Fire Safety Sussex, we cover pre-planning and every aspect of evacuation procedures.

Fire Safety Sussex cover every aspect of horizontal and vertical phased evacuations and, naturally, this involves the use of evacuation mats, sledges and chairs.

Naturally, an emergency at night, in a care home, will throw up a wide range of issues normally lower staffing levels and those concerning the more vulnerable. Imagine a situation where families are visiting the elderly and infirm at Christmas for example. There may be visitors unfamiliar with the premises, patients suffering with dementia and small children, a higher fire loading which may include Christmas trees, lights, displays, cards and presents. The responsible person and staff have to be aware of every possible risk and scenario.