At Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, we are committed to helping businesses across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes create safer environments for your staff, your customers, and the wider community.
Our Business Engagement Framework offers a structured approach to engaging with businesses of all sizes. It is designed to help businesses:
- Reduce the likelihood of formal enforcement action by raising awareness and providing access to clear advice
- Better understand their legal fire safety responsibilities
- Take proactive steps to reduce the risk of fire in workplaces and public premises
Why Fire Safety Matters for Businesses
With more than 30,000 businesses in our area, a fire can have devastating consequences — disrupting business continuity, threatening livelihoods, and endangering lives. Taking a proactive approach to fire safety not only helps protect people, but also strengthens business resilience.
As our Chief Fire Officer, Louise Harrison, explains:
“Engagement with local businesses is not just about compliance; it’s about ensuring the safety of our communities and supporting economic resilience.”
What the Framework Offers
- Clear advice and guidance – from general information to tailored support through the Primary Authority Scheme
- Risk-based engagement – using data and trends to target support effectively
- Collaboration with partners – working alongside local authorities, industry groups, and national campaigns
- Accessible communication – providing information through visits, workshops, social media, and digital platforms
Benefits for Your Business
By engaging with us, businesses can gain:
- Greater confidence in understanding their responsibilities
- Safer workplaces for staff, customers, and the public
- Reduced risk of disruption and potential enforcement action
- Support in building long-term resilience
Our Commitment
Our Business Engagement Team is here to provide practical, proportionate advice that supports you in managing fire safety. Together, we can protect lives, safeguard livelihoods, and strengthen community safety.