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From Policy to Practice: Fire Safety Essentials for Care Settings

In this practical 45-minute webinar, we’ll explore the key elements of a fire policy, responsible person duties, and how fire policies should support the safety of residents, staff and visitors.

What we cover:

A fire policy is more than a compliance document. It’s a critical part of keeping your people safe and demonstrating effective risk management. We’ll cover:

What every fire policy should include.

How a fire policy should be used alongside fire risk assessments and emergency procedures.

Legal requirements and responsible person duties.

What good practice really looks like in a care setting.

Actions you can apply straight away in your care environment.

What may be reviewed by insurers following a fire incident or claim

Whether you operate a single care home or manage multiple services, this session will provide valuable insight into protecting residents while safeguarding your business.

Leave with a clearer understanding of what a robust fire policy should look like, and the practical actions needed to support compliance and resident safety.

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Date: 15th Oct 2026

Time: 12:30 PM

Meet the speakers:

Russell Corlett

Health & Safety Director

Russell is an experienced health, safety, and risk leader with over 25 years of experience spanning manufacturing, financial services, events, and consultancy. At Omny, he ensures businesses meet the highest safety standards, keeping people protected and operations running smoothly.

His expertise includes strategic planning, risk management, and building high-performing safety teams. He has worked across diverse sectors, from overseeing public safety at major events to leading large-scale safety operations for national organisations.

With a sharp focus on compliance, culture, and continuous improvement, Russell is committed to making safety a seamless part of business operations—helping teams work smarter, safer, and with confidence.

Kevin Bennett

Head of Fire Safety

Kevin is a National individually Accredited Fire Risk Assessor, certificated door inspector and Division Head of Fire Safety; experienced in senior management, planning, auditing of fire safety roles within executive, defence, and civilian consultancy networks.

Ben Simmons

Quality Care Group

Co-host