“Simple, clear, practical fire risk assessments and fire safety advice from an experienced Fire Service professional.”
“Simple, clear, practical fire risk assessments and fire safety advice from an experienced Fire Service professional.”
Goodman Fire Safety Ltd provides professional, straightforward fire safety services to businesses across the UK.
With over 25+ years’ experience in the Fire Service, including time served as a Watch Commander, you can be confident you’re receiving advice that is practical, realistic and based on real-world experience—not just theory.
We understand that fire safety can feel complicated.
Our approach is simple: clear reports, honest advice, and support you can actually use.
Fully insured with Professional Indemnity & Public Liability cover for your peace of mind.
Real Experience. Practical Fire Safety Solutions.
At Goodman Fire Safety Ltd, we don’t offer generic consultancy—we deliver fire safety based on real operational experience.
With over 25+ years in the Fire Service and experience as a Supervisory Officer, we understand fire risk from the ground up.
Our expertise is built on frontline Fire S
Real Experience. Practical Fire Safety Solutions.
At Goodman Fire Safety Ltd, we don’t offer generic consultancy—we deliver fire safety based on real operational experience.
With over 25+ years in the Fire Service and experience as a Supervisory Officer, we understand fire risk from the ground up.
Our expertise is built on frontline Fire Service knowledge and a clear understanding of how fire risks impact real businesses. We specialise in:
Every service is delivered with a focus on clarity, practicality, and full compliance.
Simple. Clear. Effective.
At Goodman Fire Safety Ltd, we keep fire safety simple, clear, and practical.
We understand that most businesses don’t need complicated reports—they need straightforward advice they can actually act on. That’s why our approach focuses on real-world solutions, based on extensive Fire Service experience.
We:
Simple. Clear. Effective.
At Goodman Fire Safety Ltd, we keep fire safety simple, clear, and practical.
We understand that most businesses don’t need complicated reports—they need straightforward advice they can actually act on. That’s why our approach focuses on real-world solutions, based on extensive Fire Service experience.
We:
Our goal is simple - to make fire safety easy to understand, easy to manage, and be fully compliant.
At Goodman Fire Safety Ltd, we provide clear, practical fire safety services designed to keep your business safe and fully compliant.
From fire risk assessments to ongoing support and training, our services are built around real-world experience and a straightforward approach.
We focus on delivering:
Helping you to protect your business without unnecessary complexity.
Professionally qualified in NEBOSH Fire Safety, recognised as an Associate Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (AIFSM), and qualified in Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely, I provide structured, practical and compliant fire risk assessments tailored to businesses across Scotland.
Supported by an HNC in Supervisory Management, my approach combines operational leadership, risk management and practical workplace safety knowledge to deliver clear and effective fire safety solutions.
As a former Watch Commander with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and with previous military service in the British Army, I bring extensive frontline emergency service experience together with a disciplined and professional understanding of life safety, emergency response and hazard management.
My background includes operational incident command, firefighter instruction, emergency planning, hazard identification and workplace fire safety support across a range of commercial environments. Every assessment is designed to provide clear, actionable findings that help duty holders meet their responsibilities under Scottish fire safety legislation with confidence.
Combining accredited fire safety qualifications with real-world operational experience, I deliver professional fire risk assessments focused not only on legal compliance, but on practical, proportionate and effective fire safety outcomes.
Giving you the clarity and confidence to understand your fire risks and take the right action.
Need a Fire Risk Assessment? Get in touch today…
Ready to Get Compliant and Stay Protected?
Get clear, practical fire safety advice from an experienced professional.
📞 07476 491007
📧 mike@goodmanfiresafety.co.uk
🌐 www.goodmanfiresafety.co.uk
Our fire risk assessments follow a structured, risk-based methodology aligned with UK fire safety legislation. We focus on identifying significant findings, prioritising risk, and providing clear, practical recommendations that can be implemented in real operational environments.
Fire Safety Advice & Support
A hidden fire safety issue can put your people, business, and legal compliance at risk long before an inspection uncovers it.
One of the most common conversations I have with business owners is:
“Do I actually need a Fire Risk Assessment?”
The reality is that many businesses are unsure of their legal responsibilities, particularly when regulations, guidance and day-to-day business pressures compete for attention.
A Fire Risk Assessment isn’t simply a document to satisfy an inspector.
It’s a process that helps you identify:
🔥 Fire hazards
👥 People at risk
🚪 Escape route issues
🧯 Fire safety shortcomings
📋 Actions needed to protect your business
In Scotland, many businesses have a legal duty to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment in place and to keep it under review.
Waiting until an enforcement officer visits, an insurance claim is made, or a fire occurs can be a costly mistake.
Potential consequences may include:
• Enforcement notices requiring improvements
• Prohibition or restriction of activities where serious risks exist
• Prosecution and financial penalties
• Increased insurance difficulties
• Damage to business reputation
• Most importantly – avoidable risk to employees, customers and visitors
The good news?
If you’re unsure where you stand, asking the question is the right first step.
At Goodman Fire Safety Ltd, we provide straightforward Fire Risk Assessments and practical advice to help businesses understand their responsibilities and protect what matters most.
Practical Fire Safety. Real Experience. Straightforward Advice.
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One of the biggest misunderstandings in businesses today is thinking that having a few fire extinguishers means you’re “covered.”
A proper Fire Risk Assessment looks at far more than equipment alone. It examines:
✅ Means of escape
✅ Staff awareness and training
✅ Emergency lighting
✅ Fire doors
✅ Electrical and ignition risks
✅ Storage and housekeeping
✅ Vulnerable persons
✅ Detection and warning systems
✅ Legal responsibilities under Scottish fire safety legislation
Too often, issues are only discovered after:
🚒 An enforcement visit
⚠️ A near miss
🔥 Or worse — an actual fire
The responsible person has a legal duty to ensure fire safety measures are suitable and sufficient — and that starts with understanding the real risks within the premises.
Ask yourself:
❓Would your staff know what to do in a fire?
❓Could everyone escape safely?
❓Is your documentation current and compliant?
❓Are fire doors being used correctly — or wedged open daily?
Fire safety is not about ticking boxes.
It’s about protecting lives, livelihoods, and businesses.
If you’re unsure whether your premises are compliant, now is the time to review it — not after enforcement action.
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