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Fire Safety Risk Assessment Template
The complete guide to creating professional fire safety risk assessments for schools and educational settings.
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Updated February 2026
The essential guide to school fire safety
Fire safety is a fundamental responsibility for all schools. With hundreds of pupils and staff, complex buildings, and various activities, comprehensive fire risk management is essential to protect everyone on site.
This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough fire safety risk assessment—from identifying ignition sources and combustible materials to evacuation procedures, staff training, and emergency response.
Educational
Activity Benefits
Why fire safety training matters
Life Protection
Teaches respect for fire hazards and safe behaviour.
Awareness
Builds competence in recognising and reporting risks.
Teamwork
Supports teamwork through clear roles and communication.
Emergency Readiness
Reinforces emergency readiness and first aid basics.
Risk Identification
Key hazards & control measures
Fire Ignition SourcesHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Fire outbreak, burns, smoke inhalation.
Control Measures
- Electrical equipment regularly inspected
- No overloaded extension cords
- Cooking equipment properly supervised
- Heating systems maintained
Blocked Escape RoutesHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Delayed evacuation, entrapment, injury.
Control Measures
- Fire exits kept clear at all times
- Exit signs clearly visible
- Regular housekeeping checks
- Emergency lighting tested
Combustible MaterialsMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Fire spread, accelerated burning.
Control Measures
- Paper displays limited and positioned safely
- Chemical storage secure and labelled
- Waste removed regularly
- Storerooms kept tidy
Detection & Alarm FailureMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Delayed warning, inability to evacuate promptly.
Control Measures
- Fire alarm tested weekly
- Smoke detectors maintained
- Annual professional service
- Faults reported immediately
This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 30 hazards and 58+ control measures for Fire Safety, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.
Safety Checklist
Fire safety checklist
Escape Routes
- Exits unobstructed
- Signs visible
- Doors open easily
- Routes marked
Detection
- Alarm tested
- Detectors working
- Emergency lighting on
- Call points accessible
Equipment
- Extinguishers serviced
- Fire blankets available
- Equipment accessible
- Staff trained
Procedures
- Evacuation plan current
- Assembly point known
- Drills completed
- Records maintained
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