Kings Fire Ltd provides professional fire safety services for businesses, schools, landlords, managing agents, charities and commercial premises across Hitchin and the surrounding areas.

Based in Central Bedfordshire and with an established customer base across Hertfordshire, we are well positioned to support organisations throughout Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Baldock, Arlesey, Stotfold and the wider Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire area.

Our team provides practical, reliable fire safety support covering everything from fire risk assessments and fire extinguisher servicing to fire alarm maintenance, emergency lighting, fire door inspections, signage and staff training.

Whether you need a single service or want to bring several areas of fire safety under one trusted contractor, Kings Fire can help.

Need fire safety support in Hitchin?
Call 01462 337037 or email info@kingsfire.co.uk to discuss your requirements or request a quotation.

Your Local Fire Safety Company for Hitchin

Managing fire safety can quickly become complicated when different contractors are responsible for different systems and services.

Kings Fire helps simplify this by providing a wide range of fire protection services through one experienced company.

We support a variety of premises across Hitchin and the surrounding area, including:

• Offices and commercial buildings
• Schools, academies and education sites
• Warehouses and industrial premises
• Retail units
• Healthcare and care settings
• Churches and community buildings
• Restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues
• Residential blocks and managed properties
• Charities and local organisations
• Sports and leisure facilities

Our aim is straightforward: to help our clients remain compliant, reduce risk and keep their fire safety systems, equipment and documentation properly maintained.

Kings Fire & Herts Fire Protection

Kings Fire strengthened its presence across Hertfordshire following the acquisition of Herts Fire Protection in August 2026.

Existing Herts Fire Protection customers continue to receive the familiar local service they are used to, now supported by the wider Kings Fire team, systems and range of fire safety services.

For customers in Hitchin and across Hertfordshire, this means access to a broader range of fire protection services through one established company, including:

• Fire extinguisher servicing
• Fire alarm servicing and installation
• Emergency lighting
• Fire risk assessments
• Fire door inspections
• Fire safety training
• Fire safety signage
• Additional testing and compliance services

We are committed to maintaining the personal, dependable service customers expect while providing the additional resources and technical support available through Kings Fire.

Fire Risk Assessments in Hitchin

A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for most non-domestic premises.

Kings Fire provides professional fire risk assessments in Hitchin for businesses, schools, landlords, property managers, charities and other organisations.

Our competent fire risk assessors inspect the premises and provide a clear, practical report identifying significant findings, areas requiring improvement and recommended actions.

A fire risk assessment can help you:

• Identify fire hazards
• Identify people who may be at risk
• Review means of escape
• Assess fire detection and alarm arrangements
• Review emergency lighting
• Review fire doors and compartmentation
• Review fire extinguishers and signage
• Identify management and procedural issues
• Prioritise remedial actions
• Maintain clear compliance records

Our approach is practical and proportionate. The aim is not simply to produce a report, but to help you understand what needs to be done and why.

Learn more about our Fire Risk Assessment services.

Fire Extinguisher Servicing in Hitchin

Kings Fire provides fire extinguisher servicing, supply, installation and maintenance throughout Hitchin and the surrounding area.

As a BAFE SP101 Registered Organisation, we service portable fire extinguishers in accordance with BS 5306-3 and provide clear service documentation following each visit.

Our extinguisher services include:

• Annual fire extinguisher servicing
• New extinguisher supply and installation
• Extinguisher commissioning
• Replacement of damaged or obsolete equipment
• Fire extinguisher asset registers
• Fire extinguisher signage
• Fire extinguisher hire
• Equipment for events and temporary sites

If extinguishers are damaged, discharged, missing or unsuitable for the risk, our technicians can provide practical advice and appropriate replacement equipment.

We believe in providing the right equipment for the risk, rather than replacing extinguishers unnecessarily.

Learn more about our Fire Extinguisher Servicing services.

Fire Alarm Servicing and Maintenance in Hitchin

A properly maintained fire alarm system is essential for protecting people and property.

Kings Fire provides fire alarm servicing, maintenance, fault finding, remedial works and installation services in Hitchin for commercial and non-domestic premises.

Our fire alarm services include:

• Routine fire alarm servicing
• Fire alarm fault investigation
• Callouts
• Fire alarm remedial works
• System alterations
• Fire alarm installation
• Detector and device replacement
• Fire alarm documentation
• Weekly testing support
• Evacuation drill support

Where applicable, servicing and maintenance is carried out in accordance with BS 5839-1.

Our systems team can also help customers experiencing recurring faults, ageing equipment or systems that may require modification or upgrading.

Learn more about our Fire Alarm Servicing & Maintenance services.

Emergency Lighting Testing in Hitchin

Emergency lighting forms an important part of a building's escape strategy and helps occupants leave safely if the normal lighting supply fails.

Kings Fire provides emergency lighting testing and maintenance in Hitchin for commercial premises, schools, offices, warehouses, managed properties and communal areas.

Our emergency lighting services can include:

• Routine emergency lighting testing
• Annual full-duration testing
• Functional testing
• Fault investigation
• Remedial works
• Replacement fittings
• Certification and reporting
• Advice on coverage and compliance

Testing and maintenance is undertaken with reference to the requirements of BS 5266-1 and the particular arrangements within the premises.

Learn more about our Emergency Lighting services.

Fire Door Inspections in Hitchin

Fire doors play a vital role in restricting the spread of fire and smoke, protecting escape routes and maintaining fire compartmentation.

Kings Fire provides professional fire door inspections in Hitchin for commercial buildings, schools, residential blocks, managed properties and other premises.

Our inspectors can assess and report on areas including:

• Door leaf condition
• Frames
• Gaps and alignment
• Door closers
• Hinges and ironmongery
• Intumescent and smoke seals
• Glazing and vision panels
• Fire door signage
• Damage and defects
• Remedial requirements

Reports are designed to give responsible persons, landlords, property managers and building owners a clear understanding of the condition of their fire doors and any actions required.

Learn more about our Fire Door Inspection services.

Fire Safety Signage in Hitchin

Correct fire safety signage helps occupants understand escape routes, fire action procedures, extinguisher locations and other important safety information.

Kings Fire can survey, supply and install a wide range of fire safety signage, including:

• Fire exit signs
• Fire action notices
• Fire extinguisher identification signs
• Fire door signs
• No smoking signs
• Assembly point signs
• Escape route signage
• Mandatory signs
• Prohibition signs
• Site-specific safety signage

We can review signage during other fire safety visits or provide a dedicated survey where required.

Fire Safety Training in Hitchin

Staff training is an important part of effective fire safety management.

Kings Fire provides fire safety training for businesses and organisations in Hitchin and across Hertfordshire, helping employees understand fire precautions, evacuation procedures and their responsibilities in an emergency.

Training can include:

• Fire warden training
• Fire marshal training
• Fire extinguisher training
• Live fire extinguisher training
• General fire safety awareness
• Site-specific training
• Evacuation procedure support

Our training is designed to be practical, engaging and relevant to the workplace rather than simply a box-ticking exercise.

Learn more about our Fire Safety Training services.

One Company for Your Fire Safety Requirements

For many customers, using one company for several fire safety disciplines makes ongoing compliance significantly easier.

Kings Fire can support customers with services including:

• Fire risk assessments
• Fire extinguisher servicing
• Fire alarm servicing and installation
• Emergency lighting
• Fire door inspections
• Fire safety training
• Fire safety signage
• Fire extinguisher hire
• Weekly fire alarm testing
• Fire hydrant testing
• Dry riser testing
• AOV servicing

This gives customers a clearer overview of their fire safety arrangements and reduces the need to coordinate several different contractors.

Why Choose Kings Fire for Fire Safety in Hitchin?

Kings Fire is a family-owned fire protection company providing professional fire safety services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and the wider Home Counties.

Our team combines extensive industry experience with recognised third-party certification and professional memberships.

Kings Fire is:

• BAFE SP101 Registered for portable fire extinguisher maintenance
• ISO 9001:2015 certified
• SafeContractor approved, including fire alarm servicing and installation
• A member of the Fire Industry Association
• Supported by experienced fire alarm engineers, extinguisher technicians, fire risk assessors and fire door inspectors

Customers choose Kings Fire because we offer:

• A wide range of fire safety services through one company
• Experienced fire safety professionals
• Practical and straightforward advice
• Clear documentation and certification
• Transparent pricing
• Responsive office support
• No unnecessary long-term contracts
• Digital access to documentation through our customer portal where available
• A personal service backed by professional systems and processes

We work hard to make fire safety simpler to manage, while maintaining the technical standards and documentation our customers require.

Fire Safety Services Across Hitchin and Hertfordshire

Our location allows us to provide responsive fire protection services throughout Hitchin and the surrounding area.

We regularly support customers across:

• Hitchin
• Letchworth Garden City
• Stevenage
• Baldock
• Arlesey
• Stotfold
• Shefford
• Biggleswade
• Luton
• Welwyn Garden City
• Hertfordshire
• Bedfordshire
• The wider Home Counties

If your premises is outside these areas, contact us anyway, our engineers and assessors work across a much wider geographical area for many customers.

Speak to Kings Fire About Fire Safety in Hitchin

If you need a reliable fire safety company in Hitchin, speak to Kings Fire.

Whether you require a routine service visit, a fire risk assessment, help with an existing fire alarm fault or advice on improving your overall fire safety arrangements, our team will be happy to help.

Call Kings Fire on 01462 337037 or email info@kingsfire.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

You can also complete our online enquiry form and a member of our team will come back to you.

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