Evacuation Chair Training in Doncaster

Our Evacuation Chair Training course provides learners with the practical skills and confidence required to safely deploy and operate an evacuation chair during an emergency.

This practical hands-on course is designed for staff responsible for assisting mobility-impaired persons during an evacuation and is suitable for workplaces, schools, colleges, healthcare settings, care providers, public buildings and commercial premises.

Training is delivered on-site using your own evacuation chair, ensuring learners become familiar with the equipment they would use during a real emergency.

Simply provide details of your evacuation chair model when booking and our instructor will tailor the training accordingly.

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Why Evacuation Chair Training is Important

In many buildings, lifts cannot be used during a fire or emergency evacuation.

Evacuation chairs provide a safe method of assisting mobility-impaired persons down stairways and to a place of safety.

Practical training helps ensure staff can use the equipment safely, confidently and in accordance with workplace emergency procedures.

This training also supports organisations with emergency evacuation planning and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).

 

What You Will Learn

During this practical course learners will cover:

Introduction to Evacuation Chairs

• Purpose and limitations of evacuation chairs

• Types of evacuation chairs

• Pre-use safety checks

Safe Deployment

• Preparing the evacuation chair

• Correct handling techniques

• Passenger communication and reassurance

Practical Evacuation Procedures

• Transfer of an evacuee to the chair

• Moving an evacuee from offices, corridors and landings

• Manoeuvring in confined spaces

Stairway Evacuation

• Safe stair descent techniques

• Controlling the chair during evacuation

• Maintaining passenger safety

Emergency Procedures

• Evacuation responsibilities

• PEEP awareness

• Building evacuation procedures

• Team communication

Practical Scenarios

• Group participation

• Realistic workplace scenarios

• Practical use of the chair under different evacuation situations

 

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Fire Marshals and Fire Wardens

• Facilities Teams

• Health & Safety Representatives

• Building Managers

• School and College Staff

• Care Home Staff

• Healthcare Workers

• Reception and Front-of-House Teams

• Emergency Response Teams

• Anyone responsible for assisting mobility-impaired individuals during an evacuation

No previous experience is required.

 

On-Site Evacuation Chair Training

This course is delivered at your premises using your evacuation chair equipment.

When booking, simply provide the make and model of your evacuation chair and we will tailor the practical training to your equipment.

Training is available throughout:

• Doncaster

• Sheffield

• Rotherham

• Barnsley

• Worksop

• Retford

• Scunthorpe

• Leeds

• Wakefield

• Lincoln

We can deliver training for small groups or larger organisations requiring multiple sessions.

 

Who Uses Evacuation Chairs?

Evacuation chairs are commonly used in:

• Offices and Commercial Buildings

• Schools and Academies

• Colleges and Universities

• Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

• Care Homes

• Hotels

• Local Authority Buildings

• Public Sector Organisations

• Manufacturing Facilities

• Leisure Centres and Sports Facilities

 

Why Choose Emergency Response Training Ltd?

Emergency Response Training Ltd has been delivering workplace safety, fire safety and emergency response training since 2002.

Our operationally experienced instructors provide practical, engaging training designed to give learners confidence in responding during real emergency situations.

We work with businesses, schools, local authorities, healthcare providers and organisations throughout Doncaster and surrounding areas.

All training is delivered using practical exercises and realistic scenarios to maximise learner confidence and competence.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need my own evacuation chair?

Yes. Training is delivered using your evacuation chair equipment. Please provide the make and model when booking so we can tailor the training to your chair.

Is this course practical?

Yes. The course includes practical deployment, passenger handling, stair descent and realistic evacuation scenarios.

How long is the course?

The course is approximately 1.5 hours in duration.

How many people can attend?

A maximum of 12 learners can attend each session.

Is certification provided?

Yes. Learners receive an Emergency Response Training Certificate of Attendance.

Can training be delivered at our premises?

Yes. This course is designed to be delivered on-site using your evacuation chair equipment.

Is this course suitable for schools and care homes?

Yes. The course is particularly suitable for schools, academies, healthcare providers, care homes and public buildings where mobility-impaired persons may require assistance during an evacuation.

Does this course include PEEP awareness?

Yes. Learners will gain an understanding of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) and their role in emergency evacuation procedures.

 

Book Evacuation Chair Training

To arrange Evacuation Chair Training at your premises:

📞 Telephone: 01302 802016

📧 Email: mail@ertraining.co.uk

Emergency Response Training Ltd, Canberra House Training Centre,10 First Avenue,Finningley,Doncaster
DN9 3GA

When contacting us, please provide the make and model of your evacuation chair so we can prepare the training accordingly.

For enquiries and bookings, please visit our Contact Page.