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Fire and protection services
for care homes
Fire safety in care homes is about protecting vulnerable residents, staff, and assets. Patients in care homes often have limited mobility, sensory impairments, or cognitive conditions, making evacuation more complex. Ensuring that life-saving systems, such as alarms and fire suppression, work reliably is crucial to both business continuity and legal compliance.
Schedule a FREE fire
risk assessment
Identify hazards and implement customised fire protection solutions for your care home. Get in touch with us at 0330 055 2228 or email enquiries@fire-techsystems.co.uk, or fill out our contact form to arrange a free site survey.
Common fire risks
in care homes
Understanding the unique fire risks within care homes is essential:
Electrical faults in medical equipment, beds, and mobility aids.
Smoking materials, including unsupervised smoking by residents.
Kitchen fires from cooking oils, appliances, and catering operations.
Arson or accidental ignition due to visitors or confused residents.
Overloaded sockets or portable heaters in resident rooms.
Oxygen use around open flames or electrical equipment.
Laundry rooms where lint build-up and dryer overheating can pose a risk.
Combustible furnishings, such as bedding, upholstery, and curtains.
Our tailored fire protection
services for care homes
Every care home is unique, with specific needs for its residents. That’s why we design bespoke fire protection systems tailored to the risks and requirements of your facility.
Automatic fire detection systems with clear audible and visual alarms for both staff and residents.
Zoned alarms for controlled evacuation or progressive horizontal evacuation to manage residents' movement.
Emergency lighting and illuminated signage for clear guidance during evacuation.
Fire doors and compartmentation to limit the spread of fire and smoke.
Staff training on fire safety, including assisted evacuation techniques for residents.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents with mobility or health challenges.
Our systems are designed for 24/7 reliability, ensuring your care home stays compliant and fully protected at all times.
Security services we can
provide for you
At Fire Tech, we offer a range of security solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of care homes and assisted living facilities.
CCTV installation for care homes
Our CCTV systems provide 24/7 monitoring of communal areas, hallways, entrances, and external premises. These systems help deter criminal activity, monitor staff interactions, and provide invaluable evidence in the event of incidents.
Access control systems
Our systems allow you to control entry to sensitive locations such as medication rooms, staff-only areas, records rooms, and high-risk zones. We offer a variety of solutions, including ID badge systems, biometric scanners, and key fob access, ensuring that only authorised staff, visitors, or contractors can access these areas.
Intruder alarm systems in care homes
Our intruder alarm systems are designed to protect against unauthorised access, particularly in reception areas, offices, and emergency exits. These alarms are linked directly to alarm receiving centres (ARCs) or can be connected to keyholders, enabling a fast response if an intruder is detected.
Panic alarm systems
Staff safety is a top priority in care homes, particularly in high-pressure or isolated environments. Our panic alarms provide immediate access to emergency support. Staff can wear discreet personal panic buttons that, when activated, instantly alert security or management.
Door alarms or magnetic hold systems for care homes
We integrate door alarms and magnetic hold-open systems with your fire alarm system to ensure enhanced safety. These systems are beneficial for controlling access to fire exits and emergency doors, ensuring they are not inadvertently blocked or left open.
Personal alert systems for residents
For residents, these pendants are worn discreetly and can be activated with the press of a button if assistance is required. For staff members, especially those working in isolated areas, personal alert systems can immediately notify security or management of a situation, allowing them to respond swiftly to prevent further issues.
Maintenance and
servicing support
Ongoing maintenance is crucial to ensure that all fire and security systems function as intended:
Regular servicing and inspections of fire alarms, security systems, and emergency lighting, scheduled to avoid disruption to operations.
Out-of-hours maintenance to ensure systems remain fully operational without disturbing residents or staff.
Staff fire safety training and emergency drills are conducted regularly, ensuring a quick and effective response during emergencies.
Remote monitoring and diagnostics of security and fire systems, providing immediate alerts if a problem arises.
A proactive maintenance approach guarantees the continued safety, compliance, and reliability of your care home’s systems.
Our client
testimonials
Our clients in the healthcare sector trust Fire Tech to provide reliable, compliant fire and security systems. Here’s how we’ve helped care homes and assisted living facilities stay safe:
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Compliance and legal
responsibilities for care homes
Care homes must adhere to strict fire safety regulations:
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – The responsible person (owner/manager) must ensure fire safety.
Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) – Regular assessments and reviews are legally required.
Fire alarms, smoke detectors, and emergency lighting, and fire doors must be maintained and functional.
Fire extinguishers (e.g., CO₂, foam, wet chemical) must be installed, maintained, and serviced annually.
Personal Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) must be created for residents with mobility or cognitive impairments.
Staff fire safety training is mandatory, with regular fire drills conducted during both day and night shifts.
CCTV systems must comply with the Data Protection Act 2018/UK GDPR, with clear signage and secure footage storage.
Access control systems should be used to protect residents and secure sensitive areas, such as medication rooms.
Why choose our services for
care homes and assisted living facilities?
Expertise in healthcare environments
Tailored systems designed for the unique needs of care homes and assisted living facilities.
BAFE accredited
Ensuring the highest standards of fire protection.
Compliant solutions
Meeting all legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements.
Ongoing support
Flexible servicing and 24/7 emergency support.
Reliable systems
Ensuring safety for residents, staff, and visitors at all times.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Fire alarm systems in care homes should be serviced annually or as per the recommendations of your fire risk assessment.
Yes, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and fire detection can be fully integrated for centralised monitoring and coordinated emergency response.
Let’s upgrade your
systems today!
Enhance safety with CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and panic buttons. Ensure the safety of your residents and staff with tailored fire and security solutions.