Professional fire safety services for Galway businesses, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.
Fire Safety and Health & Safety Services in Galway
Galway's mix of hospitality, healthcare, educational, and commercial premises creates a diverse fire safety landscape. The city is home to the University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University, numerous hotels serving the tourism sector, and a growing technology and medical devices sector. Building owners and employers must comply with the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and Building Regulations (Technical Guidance Document B).
Fire Risk Assessments
PAS 79-1:2020 compliant fire risk assessments for Galway businesses, healthcare facilities, and public buildings. Conducted by BEng-qualified, NFRAR-registered assessors.
Fire Safety Training
CPD-accredited on-site training at your Galway premises. Fire warden, fire safety awareness, evacuation procedures, and specialist healthcare courses.
Fire Door Inspections
23-point fire door inspections to BS 8214:2026 across Galway. Detailed photographic reports with pass, advisory, or fail ratings for every door.
Health & Safety Consultancy
Safety statements, risk assessments, and safety audits for Galway businesses. ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 dual-certified consultancy.
Fire Safety Enforcement in Galway
Galway Fire and Rescue Service operates under Galway County Council and Galway City Council, with responsibility for fire prevention, fire safety inspections, and enforcement across the city and county. Under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, the service carries out regular inspections of commercial premises, care homes, hotels, and other high-risk buildings. The service has powers to issue fire safety notices and closure notices on non-compliant premises.
Phoenix STS works alongside the requirements enforced by Galway Fire and Rescue Service to help Galway businesses and healthcare facilities maintain compliance. Our fire risk assessments, training programmes, and inspection services are designed to meet and exceed the standards that fire authorities expect.
Healthcare Fire Safety in Galway
Galway and the wider 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 require fire safety management systems. All designated centres must comply with Regulation 28 of S.I. 415/2013 (as amended by S.I. 1/2025).
Phoenix STS provides specialist fire safety consultancy to nursing homes and designated centres across Galway and the surrounding region. Our services include PAS 79-1:2020 fire risk assessments, fire safety management plans, staff training programmes, emergency evacuation planning, and fire detection system audits to IS 3218:2024.
Contact Phoenix STS to discuss your fire safety and health and safety requirements in Galway. Call 043 334 9611 or visit our contact page.
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 document a written risk assessment. The Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 require persons in control of premises to guard against fire. Galway Fire and Rescue Service actively inspects commercial premises and can issue fire safety notices. Phoenix STS provides PAS 79-1:2020 fire risk assessments across Galway city and county.
Phoenix STS delivers on-site fire safety training at your Galway premises, including fire warden courses, fire safety awareness, fire extinguisher training, and evacuation procedures. All courses are CPD-accredited. We also provide specialist training for healthcare facilities, hotels, and educational institutions. Online e-learning is available for staff who cannot attend in person.
Yes. Phoenix STS carries out fire door inspections across Galway in accordance with BS 8214:2026, using a 23-point inspection checklist. Every fire door set is assessed and a detailed photographic report is provided.
Yes. Phoenix STS provides fire risk assessments, fire safety management plans, staff training, and fire alarm audits to IS 3218:2024 for nursing homes and designated centres across Galway. Our services are aligned with HIQA Regulation 28 requirements.
Phoenix STS covers all of Galway city and county, including Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Clifden, and Oranmore. We provide services nationwide across all 26 counties from our head office in Longford.
Yes. We provide safety statements, risk assessments, safety audits, and competent person support for Galway businesses under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Phoenix STS is ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 dual-certified.
Phoenix STS delivers fire safety training, consultancy, and inspection services across Galway and all 26 counties. ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified. Call 043 334 9611.