Fire Evacuation Services

Emergency evacuation equipment

Our range of emergency evacuation equipment is suitable for people with a variety of disabilities and vulnerabilities. It is straightforward to use and maintain, and complies with all relevant Government legislation.

Organisations or building owners should be prepared to accommodate a variety of chair users, not just those with known disabilities. This includes individuals with medical conditions, mental health issues, learning disabilities, and those who may have an injury at the time of an emergency.

But equipment is only as good as the people who use it. Our team of qualified, enthusiastic instructors call on many years of experience helping our clients to use evacuation chairs and related equipment, both as operator and potential user.

What is an evacuation chair?

Evacuation chairs help building occupants exit buildings safely and securely using a staircase or other potentially hazardous mobility area they may not otherwise be able to use. In the event of an emergency such as fire, elevators are typically prohibited for emergency evacuation. 

Operated by a third person, evacuation chairs use friction belts that ensure a controlled descent, enabling passengers to reach the ground floor safely, taking into account the distribution of the chair’s weight and load. Once the descent is complete, the operator is able to then navigate the occupant to the muster point or a similarly safe assembly point. The equipment can also be configured to accommodate wheelchair users. 

And don’t forget about your equipment operators. Our evacuation chair training will enable your staff, patrons or patients with special mobility needs to be evacuated swiftly and efficiently in the event of an emergency. We will also help you prepare an evacuation plan in the event of an emergency, covering your team and specifically, any disabled or vulnerable members of staff.

Are you equipped to ensure everyone in your building is safely evacuated in an emergency? Contact our team today!

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Whether it’s fire, a toxic spill, a gas leak or the threat of a terrorist attack; there are many reasons a building may need to be evacuated quickly. And if you have a responsibility for the property, it’s your duty to ensure the premises are evacuated as quickly and safely as possible.

Just under half (46%) of working age disabled people are in employment. Many face discrimination in the workplace – not counting those with invisible disability – and even today, many businesses do not have an adequate evacuation plan or suitable evacuation equipment.  As an employer, it’s crucial that you ensure facilities are made available for any disabled team members who may need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation.

All business owners should have an evacuation plan in place in the event of an emergency and this should cover all staff, including any disabled or vulnerable members of staff.

If your business operates evacuation equipment, or you’re considering acquiring some,  you’ll need to provide training for the people you’re appointing to operate it. Both our equipment and the training we provide will ensure your business operates within the requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the specifications outlined in RRO & BS9999 and PUWER standards.

No surprises, no concerns. When the alarm sounds, your team and the customers or patients they serve can evacuate the building secure in the knowledge that someone there is fully capable of looking after them.