How we help schools achieve fire safety compliance – Steel City Schools Partnership case study
The challenge
Steel City Schools Partnership Trust (SCSP) is based in Sheffield and has grown to a 10-academy portfolio, having recently inherited new schools into the portfolio. This expansion called for a fire safety review, to ensure all of their buildings are compliant and continue to keep pupils, staff and visitors safe. SCSP required a partner to compile their fire safety information into one, consistent, easy-to-understand portfolio, with a clear action plan for improvements and remedial works.
Our approach
The combination of our expertise, customer service, scale and market-leading risk management software, meant we were the perfect partner to support SCSP. We work closely with their on-site teams to carry out fire risk assessments for all properties, identifying risks for the schools to work through over the next 12 months. We consolidate their fire safety information into our risk management portal – making it easy for them to access, understand and action.
We delivered
- Fully digital risk management solution at no cost
- Suitable, sufficient, certificated fire risk assessments
- Clear and concise fire door surveys
- Remedial-focussed fire stopping surveys
- Proactive meetings and ad-hoc technical support free of charge
The results…
SCSP now benefit from a consolidated fire safety action plan, including:
- 10-school property portfolio compiled into one, easy-to-use online platform
- Ability to view all risk assessments, past and present, and manage risks in real-time
- Track the performance and progress of each property
- Easy access to all servicing, testing and procedure documentation
We love working with Steel City Schools Partnership…
“We started working with Steel City Schools Partnership in 2017, performing annual fire risk assessments and periodic surveys for passive fire protection. We have also designed and produced fire evacuation plans for all schools which are constantly kept up to date. We have a close relationship with the Trust, they are super easy to work with and look to continue this by constantly upping our game in order to support their growth.”
Erik Hudson, Managing Director, Pyro Fire Services
Erik Hudson
Managing Director – Pyro Fire Services
Starting in fire safety in over 13 years ago, Erik has built Pyro Fire Services with focus on advancing fire compliance and protection. As Managing Director of Pyro Fire, Erik drives innovation across all services including fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, and passive fire protection to protect more people and property.
Erik has supported Pyro Fire through its third-party certification to the BAFE SP205 scheme, and membership with The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the National Association of Fire Door Inspectors (NAFDI).
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Speak to our teamKey accreditations
We recognise the importance of maintaining high levels of accreditation as a company, and as individuals. Our certifications include The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), and The Fire Industry Association (FIA). We’re third-party accredited by BAFE for Fire Risk Assessments, and our assessors are registered on the IFSM Fire Risk Assessors Register.
