Professional Fire Evacuation Drills for Businesses Across Hertfordshire
🧯 Bi-Annual Fire Alarm Drills in Hertfordshire
Regular fire drills are a critical part of demonstrating fire safety compliance and ensuring occupants know exactly what to do in the event of a real fire. Kings Fire provides professionally managed bi-annual fire alarm drills throughout Hertfordshire, overseen by a competent fire risk assessor, with full written reporting and clear, actionable recommendations.
Our service is suitable for commercial, industrial, educational, residential and managed premises across Hitchin, Letchworth, Stevenage, Watford, Hemel Hempstead and the wider Hertfordshire area.
⚠️ Why Fire Drills Are Required
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure that employees and relevant persons are provided with appropriate fire safety training, including evacuation procedures.
Current UK fire safety guidance recommends that:
Fire drills are carried out at least once every 12 months for most workplaces
Bi-annual (twice-yearly) fire drills are strongly recommended for:
Higher-risk premises
Buildings with sleeping accommodation
Sites with high staff turnover
Larger or more complex buildings
Regular drills help to:
Test the effectiveness of evacuation procedures
Identify issues with fire alarms, exits, signage or staff response
Demonstrate compliance with your fire risk assessment
Improve staff confidence and response times in an emergency
Fire drills should be planned, observed, recorded and reviewed, not treated as a tick-box exercise.
👷♂️ Our Fire Drill Service in Hertfordshire
Kings Fire can attend your Hertfordshire premises to plan, oversee and assess a full fire evacuation drill, ensuring it reflects realistic conditions and your existing emergency procedures.
Each fire drill includes:
Attendance by a fully qualified fire risk assessor
Observation of staff and occupant response
Assessment of:
Fire alarm audibility
Use of escape routes
Emergency exit availability
Assembly point procedures
Identification of non-conformances or areas for improvement
A written fire drill report with findings and recommendations
🔧 Fire Drills for Existing Kings Fire Hertfordshire Customers
For customers in Hertfordshire where Kings Fire already:
Services the fire alarm system, and/or
Carries out the fire risk assessment
we can provide a fully managed fire drill service, including:
Coordinating the timing of the drill
Activating the fire alarm
Monitoring system performance during evacuation
Ensuring the alarm system is correctly reset following the drill
This offers a low-disruption, end-to-end solution, ideal for busy sites and complex alarm systems.
🏢 Fire Drills for Non-Contract Hertfordshire Customers
Kings Fire also carries out fire drills for non-contract and one-off customers in Hertfordshire.
For these sites:
The Responsible Person or site team must:
Activate the fire alarm
Ensure the system is fully reset following the drill
Kings Fire will:
Observe the evacuation
Assess procedures and staff response
Produce the formal fire drill report and recommendations
This approach ensures clear responsibility while maintaining professional oversight.
📄 Fire Drill Reporting & Documentation
Following each Hertfordshire drill, you will receive a written fire drill report, suitable for:
Fire safety records
Audits and inspections
Insurers and enforcing authorities
Reports typically include:
Date and time of drill
Evacuation duration
Observations and deficiencies identified
Recommended corrective actions
🏭 Who This Service Is Suitable For
Offices and commercial premises
Schools, colleges and nurseries
Care homes and supported living
HMOs and residential blocks
Warehouses and industrial units
Property managers and managing agents
📞 Need to Schedule a Fire Drill?
Whether you require an annual or bi-annual fire drill in Hertfordshire, our experienced fire risk assessors can manage the process from planning through to reporting.
Contact us via our online enquiry form
Call our friendly fire safety team for expert advice on 01462 337037
Prefer an in-person consultation? We're happy to offer a free site visit to discuss your fire drill requirements
Contact Kings Fire today to ensure your evacuation procedures are tested, compliant and effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Bi-Annual Fire Alarm Drills in Hertfordshire
How often should fire drills be carried out in Hertfordshire workplaces?
Most workplaces in Hertfordshire should carry out a fire drill at least once every 12 months. However, bi-annual (twice-yearly) fire drills are strongly recommended for higher-risk premises, buildings with sleeping accommodation, sites with high staff turnover, and larger or more complex buildings.
Are fire drills a legal requirement in Hertfordshire?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure that employees and relevant persons receive appropriate fire safety training, including evacuation procedures. While the legislation does not specify exact frequencies, regular fire drills are widely recognised as necessary to demonstrate compliance and effective fire safety management.
Can Kings Fire manage a full fire drill at our Hertfordshire premises?
Yes. Kings Fire can attend your Hertfordshire site to plan, oversee and assess a full fire evacuation drill. This includes observing staff response, assessing evacuation procedures, and producing a formal written fire drill report with findings and recommendations.
Do you provide fire drills for existing Kings Fire customers in Hertfordshire?
Yes. Where Kings Fire already services your fire alarm system and/or carries out your fire risk assessment in Hertfordshire, we can provide a fully managed fire drill service. This includes coordinating the drill, activating the alarm, monitoring system performance, and ensuring the system is correctly reset afterwards.
Can you carry out a one-off fire drill in Hertfordshire if we are not a contract customer?
Yes. We provide fire drills for non-contract and one-off customers throughout Hertfordshire. For these sites, the Responsible Person activates and resets the alarm, while Kings Fire observes the evacuation and provides the formal fire drill report.
Will we receive written documentation after the fire drill?
Yes. Following your Hertfordshire fire drill, you will receive a written report suitable for fire safety records, audits, insurers and enforcing authorities. The report includes evacuation times, observations, deficiencies identified, and recommended corrective actions.
What types of premises do you cover in Hertfordshire?
We carry out fire drills across Hertfordshire for offices, schools and nurseries, care homes, HMOs, residential blocks, warehouses, industrial units, and managed commercial properties.
Can fire drills be aligned with our fire risk assessment?
Absolutely. Fire drills are most effective when aligned with your existing fire risk assessment. Where Kings Fire carries out both services in Hertfordshire, we ensure findings from the drill feed directly into your fire risk assessment review.
How do we book a fire drill in Hertfordshire?
You can book a fire drill by contacting Kings Fire via our online enquiry form or by calling 01462 337037. We are also happy to arrange a free site visit to discuss your Hertfordshire fire drill requirements.