The Home has a modern Fire Alarm System fitted with "Fire Exit" notices and "Fire Emergency" Instruction notices displayed at strategic points throughout the Home, as advised by the local Fire Department.

Staff are instructed during induction training with regard to the Fire Prevention/Drills Policy this includes use of Homes fire appliances, evacuation, muster points, raising the alarm etc. Service Users are informed of the emergency procedure during admission.

A Fire Alarm check is carried out weekly on each shift, this ensures all staffs and Service Users have a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities. A Fire Dill is conducted annually which involves evacuation of the Home.

All Fire systems and alarms will be tested weekly by staff of the Home and 12 monthly by the local Fire Officer. records are kept of all such testing as part of the Proprietor/Managers responsibilities.

All fire fighting equipment will be checked annually by a qualified fire extinguisher maintenance engineer.

Where possible, furniture, fixture and fittings must be made of fire-resistant of fire-retardant fabrics and materials.

No fire doors should be wedged open at any time and where some bedroom/ communal doors are identified, door guard devices have been fitted. Fire exits should under no circumstances are to be blocked by any furniture/ equipment.