Fire Safety Training & Consultancy Galway
Professional fire safety services for Galway businesses, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.
Fire Safety and Health & Safety Services in Galway
Galway's building stock is dominated by hospitality, healthcare, education, and a growing technology and medical devices sector. The city is home to the University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University, with student accommodation and campus buildings to match. Hotels and guesthouses serve a busy tourism trade across the city and county, from Oranmore to Clifden.
Each of these settings carries different fire risks. A hotel full of sleeping guests needs different precautions from a lecture theatre or a medical devices plant. Building owners and employers in Galway must comply with the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Building work must also meet the Building Regulations, guided by Technical Guidance Document B. In plain terms, whoever controls a premises must take reasonable steps to prevent fire and protect the people inside. Every employer must also assess fire risk in writing.
Fire Risk Assessments
PAS 79-1:2020 fire risk assessments for Galway hotels, campus buildings, clinics, and offices. NFRAR-registered assessors examine escape routes, detection, and compartmentation, then report findings by severity.
Fire Safety Training
Fire warden, fire safety awareness, and evacuation training delivered at your own Galway premises. Staff practise with the escape routes and assembly points they would use in a real alarm.
Fire Door Inspections
Independent fire door inspections to BS 8214:2026 in Galway's hotels, student accommodation, and care settings. Every door is checked against a 23-point checklist and photographed for the report.
Health & Safety Consultancy
Safety statements under Section 20 of the 2005 Act, workplace risk assessments, and audits for Galway employers. Delivered by an ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified consultancy.
Fire Safety Enforcement in Galway
Fire safety in Galway is enforced by the local fire authority under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. Premises where people sleep, such as hotels, student accommodation, and nursing homes, attract particular attention. The local fire authority can inspect premises, require improvements, and serve fire safety notices. A notice can put a building, or part of one, out of use until the problems are fixed. For a Galway hotel or guesthouse, that means lost rooms and lost bookings.
Phoenix STS helps Galway businesses get ahead of enforcement rather than react to it. A current fire risk assessment, trained staff, and documented fire door inspections all show that fire safety is being actively managed. Our reports are written to stand up to that level of scrutiny.
Healthcare Fire Safety in Galway
Galway and the west of Ireland have a significant number of HIQA-registered designated centres, including nursing homes and disability services. University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital also operate fire safety management systems. Every designated centre must comply with Regulation 28 of S.I. 415/2013 (as amended by S.I. 1/2025). In practice, that means documented fire precautions, practised evacuation arrangements, and training records that HIQA can examine.
Phoenix STS works with nursing homes and designated centres across Galway city and county. We carry out PAS 79-1:2020 fire risk assessments, prepare fire safety management plans, deliver staff training, and audit fire detection and alarm systems against IS 3218:2024. The aim is simple: evidence of compliance that a provider can hand to an inspector with confidence.
How On-Site Delivery Works in County Galway
Phoenix STS delivers training and consultancy on site across all 26 counties from our head office in Longford. Galway city and county sit within our regular coverage, including Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Oranmore, and Clifden. One visit can combine services, such as a fire risk assessment in the morning and fire warden training in the afternoon.
Training happens in your own building, not a hired room. Staff walk the escape routes they would actually use, see their own assembly points, and work with the procedures already in place. Courses are CPD-accredited, and online e-learning is available for staff who cannot attend on the day.
For a fuller picture of course options, delivery formats and booking, read our guide to fire safety training in Galway.
Talk to us about fire safety in Galway. We will discuss your building, your sector, and what compliance looks like for your premises. Call 043 334 9611 or send an enquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under Section 19 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, every employer must identify hazards, including fire, and record a written risk assessment. The Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 also require anyone in control of a premises to guard against fire. The local fire authority inspects commercial premises and can issue fire safety notices where standards fall short. Phoenix STS provides PAS 79-1:2020 fire risk assessments across Galway city and county.
Phoenix STS delivers fire safety training on site at your Galway premises. Courses include fire warden, fire safety awareness, fire extinguisher training, and evacuation procedures, all CPD-accredited. Specialist courses are available for healthcare settings, hotels, and educational institutions. Online e-learning suits staff who cannot attend in person.
Yes. Fire door inspections across Galway follow BS 8214:2026 and a 23-point checklist. Every fire door set is assessed individually, and you receive a photographic report with a pass, advisory, or fail rating for each door.
Yes. For nursing homes and designated centres across Galway, Phoenix STS provides fire risk assessments, fire safety management plans, staff training, and IS 3218:2024 fire alarm audits. Each service is aligned with HIQA Regulation 28 requirements.
Phoenix STS covers all of Galway city and county, including Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Clifden, and Oranmore. We travel from our Longford head office and work nationwide across all 26 counties.
Yes. We prepare safety statements, carry out risk assessments and safety audits, and act as competent person support for Galway businesses under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Phoenix STS holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification.
From hotels in Clifden to campus buildings in the city, Phoenix STS supports Galway workplaces with fire safety training, assessments, inspections, and consultancy. ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified. Call 043 334 9611.