Cumbria Fire & Safety Training offers accredited fire safety, first aid, and health & safety training to employers across Barrow-in-Furness and the Furness peninsula. Our training centre at Redhills Business Park in Penrith is around 50 minutes from Barrow, and we regularly deliver on-site courses at Barrow workplaces too. If you employ staff in Barrow — whether in the shipyard supply chain, at Furness General Hospital, in local hospitality, or across the town’s retail and care sectors — we have the training your team needs.
Courses Available for Barrow-in-Furness Businesses
Barrow has a unique industrial economy anchored by advanced manufacturing, alongside a growing service sector. We provide courses that address the safety requirements of every Barrow workplace:
- Fire Warden Training — Train your designated fire wardens in hazard identification, emergency evacuation management, and correct use of firefighting equipment. Vital for Barrow’s industrial sites, offices, and commercial buildings.
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) — A one-day course meeting HSE requirements. Highly recommended for Barrow engineering workshops, construction sites, and any workplace where the risk of physical injury is significant.
- Fire Safety Awareness — Give your whole workforce a solid understanding of fire prevention and emergency response. Appropriate for every Barrow business, from Barrow Island offices to town centre shops.
- Manual Handling Training — Practical techniques for lifting, pushing, and carrying safely. Barrow’s manufacturing, warehouse, and healthcare employers consistently identify manual handling as a top training priority.
- Food Safety in Catering — Level 2 food hygiene for anyone preparing or serving food. Suited to Barrow’s restaurants, pubs, and hotel kitchens, as well as canteen staff in larger industrial operations.
Our catalogue extends to COSHH, working at height, risk assessment, and ILM leadership qualifications. Visit our upcoming courses page to view scheduled sessions.
Why Barrow-in-Furness Businesses Choose Our Training
Barrow-in-Furness is one of Cumbria’s most important industrial centres, with a skilled workforce and a strong tradition of engineering excellence. Here is what makes us the right training partner for Barrow employers:
- On-site delivery across Furness — While our Penrith centre is around 50 minutes from Barrow, we frequently bring our courses directly to Barrow workplaces. This is the most efficient option for larger teams or businesses that cannot spare staff for a full day away.
- Accreditations that satisfy major contractors — Our courses carry accreditation from IFE, CPD, IATP, IIRSM, ILM, LASER, and RoSPA. For businesses in the BAE Systems supply chain and other major Barrow contracts, these nationally recognised qualifications meet the standard expected by principal contractors.
- Flexible scheduling — We understand that Barrow operates on shift patterns and project timelines. We offer courses on dates that work for your business, including tailored sessions arranged at short notice when contract requirements demand it.
- 140+ online courses available from £15 — Use our VideoTile online platform to train staff quickly and affordably. Ideal for Barrow subcontractors needing to demonstrate compliance before starting work on a new project.
- Fire safety expertise from Beacon Fire Protection — Our sister company works across Cumbria installing fire alarms, servicing extinguishers, and conducting fire risk assessments. This practical background means our training is rooted in genuine fire safety experience.
- Proven track record with industrial clients — We have experience training staff in manufacturing, engineering, and heavy industry environments, and we pitch our courses at the right level for the risks your workforce faces.
Fire Safety Regulations for Barrow-in-Furness Businesses
Every business in Barrow-in-Furness falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The RRO requires the responsible person — usually the employer, building owner, or manager — to carry out a fire risk assessment, implement fire safety measures, and ensure that all staff receive appropriate fire safety training.
Barrow’s economic makeup means that fire safety obligations touch a broad range of premises. Engineering workshops and manufacturing units across the town handle flammable substances, hot work processes, and complex machinery that all increase fire risk. The many small and medium enterprises operating in the BAE Systems supply chain must demonstrate rigorous health and safety standards, including up-to-date fire safety training, to retain their contracts. Barrow’s hospitality venues — from the pubs along Duke Street to the hotels serving Furness tourists exploring Piel Island and the Dock Museum — need trained fire wardens to protect both staff and guests.
The care sector in Barrow is another area where fire safety training is non-negotiable. Residential homes and supported living services have a heightened duty to ensure safe evacuation for vulnerable residents, and inspectors expect to see evidence of current staff training.
How to Reach Our Training Centre from Barrow-in-Furness
From Barrow, head north on the A590 towards Ulverston and Newby Bridge. At the M6, join northbound and continue to junction 40 (Penrith). Take the A66 east towards Appleby, and Redhills Business Park will be signposted on the left within half a mile. Our training centre is Unit 4b. Allow around 50 minutes for the journey, depending on traffic conditions around Ulverston and the M6.
Free parking is available at the business park, so there are no additional costs once you arrive. Given the journey distance, many Barrow businesses prefer our on-site training option, where we bring our qualified trainers directly to your Barrow premises. This saves travel time and allows us to incorporate your specific workplace into the training scenarios. Just let us know when you enquire and we will arrange it.
Online Training for Barrow-in-Furness Businesses
Our online training platform, powered by VideoTile, provides Barrow businesses with instant access to more than 140 accredited courses. Subjects include fire safety, first aid awareness, health & safety essentials, manual handling theory, food hygiene, DSE assessment, and many more.
Prices start from £15 per person per course, and learners receive a verifiable certificate as soon as they complete the assessment. For Barrow employers, online training is an effective way to onboard new starters, refresh lapsed qualifications, or meet contractor requirements at pace. It is also a practical choice for businesses with staff across the Furness peninsula who would otherwise face a long journey to attend classroom sessions. Ask us about a free trial of the platform — we are happy to set one up so you can assess the quality before enrolling your team.
Book Your Training
Get in touch to discuss fire safety, first aid, or health & safety training for your Barrow-in-Furness business. Call our team on 01768 807258 or email us at info@cumbriafiresafetytraining.co.uk and we will recommend the best courses and delivery method for your situation.
You can view scheduled course dates on our upcoming courses page or use our contact form to request more information. From single bookings to comprehensive on-site programmes for large Barrow teams, we provide professional training at a fair price.