Cumbria Fire & Safety Training delivers accredited fire safety, first aid, and workplace training to businesses throughout Kendal and the South Lakeland district. Our training centre in Penrith is only 25 minutes north via the M6, making it easy for Kendal employers to access high-quality, nationally recognised courses. We also deliver training on-site at your Kendal premises — whether that is a boutique hotel near the river, a production facility on Mintsfeet, or a retail outlet on Stricklandgate.
Courses Available for Kendal Businesses
Kendal sits at the gateway to the Lake District, and its economy reflects that unique position — a blend of tourism, manufacturing, retail, and food production. We offer courses matched to all of these sectors:
- Fire Warden Training — Equip your designated fire wardens with the knowledge to prevent fires, manage evacuations, and use firefighting equipment. Essential for Kendal’s hotels, guest houses, and large retail premises.
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) — This one-day HSE-compliant course is vital for Kendal manufacturers on Mintsfeet industrial estate and businesses with physical or outdoor work environments.
- Fire Safety Awareness — A concise course giving every employee a working knowledge of fire risks and safe evacuation. Well suited to Kendal’s busy hospitality venues and tourism attractions.
- Manual Handling Training — Practical training to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Highly relevant for Kendal’s warehouse, manufacturing, and care sector workers.
- Food Safety in Catering — Level 2 food hygiene certification for chefs, kitchen porters, and catering staff. A natural fit for Kendal’s restaurants, tea rooms, and the many food businesses that trade on the town’s culinary reputation.
We run additional courses in leadership and management (ILM accredited), COSHH, working at height, and more. See our upcoming courses page for the latest schedule.
Why Kendal Businesses Choose Our Training
As the principal town of South Lakeland, Kendal is home to a thriving business community with particular strengths in tourism, food production, and manufacturing. Here is what makes Cumbria Fire & Safety Training the preferred choice for Kendal employers:
- Only 25 minutes from Kendal — A quick drive north on the M6 brings you to our Penrith centre at Redhills Business Park, where free parking is available right outside the door.
- Accredited by leading bodies — We hold accreditations from IFE, CPD, IATP, IIRSM, ILM, LASER, and RoSPA, so your certificates carry weight with insurers, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
- On-site delivery across South Lakeland — We bring our trainers to your premises anywhere in Kendal and the surrounding area, minimising disruption to your operations.
- Over 140 online courses from £15 — Train your team remotely through our VideoTile platform. Ideal for Kendal tourism businesses with seasonal staff who need rapid onboarding.
- Real-world fire safety expertise — Through our sister company, Beacon Fire Protection, we carry out fire risk assessments and install fire safety systems. This practical experience informs every course we deliver.
- Courses designed for local industries — We understand the specific challenges facing Kendal’s hospitality operators, food manufacturers, and outdoor activity providers, and we tailor our training accordingly.
Fire Safety Regulations for Kendal Businesses
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires every employer and business owner in Kendal to assess fire risks, implement preventive measures, and ensure staff receive appropriate fire safety training. Failure to comply can lead to enforcement notices or prosecution by Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.
For Kendal businesses, this has particular relevance across several key sectors. The town’s many hotels, B&Bs, and holiday lets must ensure guests can evacuate safely — sleeping accommodation brings additional responsibilities under the RRO. Retailers on Stricklandgate and in the Westmorland Shopping Centre need trained fire wardens to manage evacuation in busy public areas. Production and warehouse businesses on the Mintsfeet estate handle flammable materials, operate machinery, and store stock in ways that demand robust fire prevention measures.
Kendal also has a proud tradition of food manufacturing — most famously Kendal Mintcake — and food production premises carry specific fire and safety risks around cooking processes, packaging materials, and chemical storage. Our courses address these risks directly.
How to Reach Our Training Centre from Kendal
From Kendal, join the M6 northbound at junction 36 and continue for approximately 22 miles to junction 40 (Penrith). At the roundabout, take the A66 heading east towards Appleby. Redhills Business Park is signposted on the left within half a mile — our training centre is Unit 4b. The drive takes around 25 minutes in normal conditions.
Free parking is available directly outside our building, so there is no need to factor in parking costs or time spent searching for a space. For those coming by train, Penrith station is served by regular West Coast Main Line services from Oxenholme (the Lake District station near Kendal), with a journey time of about 30 minutes. A short taxi ride from Penrith station will bring you to our door.
Online Training for Kendal Businesses
Kendal’s tourism and hospitality sector often relies on seasonal and part-time staff who need to be trained quickly and efficiently. Our online learning platform, powered by VideoTile, offers over 140 accredited courses covering fire safety, first aid awareness, food hygiene, manual handling, COSHH, and dozens of other workplace topics.
Courses start from just £15 per person. Learners can complete modules at their own pace on a laptop, tablet, or phone, and receive a downloadable certificate as soon as they finish. This makes online training especially practical for Kendal businesses that operate across multiple Lake District sites — you can train staff at each location without the cost and logistics of gathering everyone in one place. Contact us for a free trial of the platform to see how it works.
Book Your Training
If your Kendal business needs fire safety, first aid, or health & safety training, we are here to help. Call us on 01768 807258 to speak with our team, or send an email to info@cumbriafiresafetytraining.co.uk with details of what you need.
You can check available course dates on our upcoming courses page, or fill in our online enquiry form and we will get back to you promptly. From a single delegate place to a complete training programme for your whole Kendal team, we will find the right solution at a competitive price.