A fire can be devastating for any business but particularly small businesses. Even a small fire may prevent a business from trading for some time, which may have the a significant knock-on effect that clients and customers go elsewhere. In many cases, the businesses never fully recover and cease trading within a year of re-opening.
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service has lots of useful information on how to help businesses prevent fires, reduce unwanted alarm activations and keep staff and customers safe through carrying out a fire risk assessment.
Did You Know?
You have legal obligations to keep compliant with fire safety legislation.
Since October 2023, ever business must carry out a fire risk assessment of their business. then, the significant findings from that fire risk assessment must be recorded and available on site for inspection by an authorised Fire Safety Inspector.
Download a handy checklist GFRS Business Fire Safety Leaflet
Help Is At Hand
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service are there to provide help. There are also guides and a free risk assessment template for smaller businesses on their website.
