30 April 2012

Active Fire Management have spent considerable time this month working for a number of customers all around the country reviewing Fire Risk Assessments.

Kerry Lawrence, Director of Active Fire Management said “it’s one thing having an initial Fire Risk Assessment carried out within your premises, but it is also part of fire safety law to ensure that your Fire Risk Assessment is subject to review.  Fire Risk Assessments are now seen by Local Authorities and indeed the law to be ongoing processes.  You must ensure that your Fire Risk Assessment is regularly reviewed and updated to make sure existing problems have been dealt with and to quickly identify any new issues which may arise”.

This  month  the  company’s  Fire  Risk  Assessors  have  been  busy  working  in  London, Cardiff,  Huddersfield  and  Cornwall  carrying  out  assessments  and  reviews  as  part  of ongoing contracts with its customers.

30 April 2012

Active  Fire  Management  were  delighted  to  have  supported  the  leading  UK  Charity  for people  with  autistic  spectrum  disorders  and  their  families  –  the  National  Autistic  Society (NAS)  –  earlier  this  month by  delivering  a  fire  marshal  training  course  to  some  of  the Charity’s staff.

The  training,  which  was  provided  free  of  charge  in  support  of  the  Charity’s  work,  was delivered at the Charity’s Acton Services on 13 April 2012.

A  representative  of  the  National  Autistic  Society  said  “the  course was  very  well  received and enjoyed by all the staff attending”.

Kerry Lawrence, Director of Active Management, who has a son with Asperger Syndrome (an autistic spectrum disorder) said “I am very pleased that we were able to provide help to a Charity so close to my own heart that campaigns so hard for a better world for people with  autism.    I’m  sure  the  NAS’  work  goes  such  a  long  way  to  create  resources  and awareness to help the world better understand people with autism and their very specific needs”.

For more information visit www.activefiremanagement.co.uk or telephone 08700 672757.

08 March 2012

Aimed at anyone with a responsibility towards management of fire safety in any organisation or business, Active Fire Management has launched a training course for Fire Safety Managers which provides course delegates with a nationally recognised qualification in Fire Safety.  The Level 2 Fire Safety Qualification is awarded upon completion of an examination under Active Fire Management’s awarding body – Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC).

General fire safety in England and Wales is maintained through compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The legislation implements a risk-based approach to fire safety in community, industrial and business premises.  It requires the responsible person (usually the employer, owner or occupier) to carry out a fire safety risk assessment, implement appropriate fire precautionary and protection measures and to maintain a fire management plan.  All members of staff have a role to play in fire safety and the fire safety qualification supports these various roles.

All individuals involved with fire safety must receive all the required information and training to deal with fire safety issues.  Attendance on Active Fire Management’s Level 2 Fire Safety Qualifications on the QCF (Qualifications Credit Framework) will ensure this.  

The provision of this fire safety qualification will assist organisations meet their legal obligations as well as provide a much safer working environment for all of their employees.

The Level 2 course ensures that delegates know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the consequences of a fire in any premises.  
Kerry Lawrence, Director of Active Management said “we are delighted to be able to add this course to our 2012 training portfolio.  This qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety in the workplace which includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire marshals/wardens and staff working in any area where this is a potential risk of fire.  So far the course is being delivered to housing association and hotel staff, however it’s relevant to any organisation or business as the qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace”.

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Gibraltar’s  businesses  are  about  to  receive  a  welcome  boost  by  a  range  of  services scheduled to be provided by one of the UK’s most successful training and consulting companies, founded by Gibraltarian Donahue Cortes.  

Active  Solutions  Consulting  Group  (ASCG)  located  in  West  Sussex  close  to  London, began life as a training provider for cabin crew and pilots, and since has expanded to include  fire  safety  consulting,  first  aid  and  management  development  training.   The company’s CEO, Donahue, a former airline crew member and manager, left his airline career years ago to pursue ambitions to set up a business that would offer outstanding levels  of  quality  and  customised  customer  service,  yet  maintaining  a  cost  effective approach.  Today  ASCG  is  fast  becoming  a  global  player,  recognised  for  service  and
quality ethics, employee talent and its ability to help people and organisations to develop resources, knowledge and skills.  

Explaining  his  motivation  to  come  to  Gibraltar  to  launch  his  services  here,  Donahue explains “I have been looking for a way to do my bit for Gibraltar. I left Gibraltar when I was in my late teens and have for a long time now been keen to establish a working base here”.

Services will commence later this month (February 2012) with the delivery of monthly Fire Training Courses including Basic Fire Safety and Fire Marshal Training.  The training is open for attendance by delegates from any organisation or business in Gibraltar at very reasonable rates.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Gibraltar to learn new skills from one of the fastest growing training companies in Europe. Donahue is very encouraged by the response his company has received so far from the business community in Gibraltar, many of whom attended a free seminar presented by Donahue and his colleagues in May 2011.  Donahue said “I look forward to working with the local people and businesses. It would be our great pleasure to share our knowledge with those who would most directly benefit from it and to bring our vision to Gibraltar”.

The courses provide a certificate of attendance upon completion.  The team at Active Fire Management are always on hand to deal with enquiries on 08700 672757 or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Having adequately trained staff to competently take on the role of the Fire Marshal in an emergency situation remains an essential part of compliance with UK Fire Safety Law. In the current economic climate the need for trusted and cost effective training providers  continues to be essential for most UK businesses.

Hence the team at Active Fire Management, based in Crawley, West Sussex are pleased  to announce the forthcoming delivery of their Half Day Fire Marshals Course which is scheduled to be held at their training facilities also in Crawley, West Sussex on the 8th February 2012, 28 February 2012, 08 March 2012, 28 March 2012 and 28 April 2012.

Places on the courses are available at just £75 + VAT each.

This interactive half day course is suitable for fire wardens, fire marshals, fire marshal deputies, managers, supervisors and any other member of staff that has specific responsibilities towards fire safety.  The courses provide a certificate of attendance upon
completion.  The team at Active Fire Management are always on hand to deal with enquiries on 08700 672757.