Local ex-firefighter launches new tool to protect Sale businesses
You might not have heard of them – but if you run a business in Trafford, you’ll definitely want to.
Ignite Safety provides essential fire safety services for businesses of all shapes and sizes, helping owners stay compliant with legal requirements and, more importantly, keep their people safe.
Now, Ignite Safety is making it even easier for local businesses to protect themselves with the launch of a brand-new online fire risk assessment tool – a simple, affordable way to meet your fire safety obligations without the usual hassle or cost.
Keeping Sale’s businesses safe
Founded by former firefighter and local resident Ian Thompson (pictured above), Ignite Safety is built on real frontline experience. After spending years responding to fire emergencies, Ian saw firsthand how devastating fires could be – especially when simple, preventable risks had been missed.
Drawing on both his operational fire service background and his later work in health and safety, Ian set up Ignite Safety to help businesses across Trafford and the UK navigate fire safety properly, with clear, straightforward advice, not scare tactics or unnecessary upselling.
Today, Ignite Safety works with businesses large and small across a wide range of industries, from independent cafés and salons to offices, warehouses, schools and commercial property managers.
Their services include:
Fire risk assessments (on-site and online)
Fire safety audits
Fire extinguisher checks and servicing (through trusted local partnerships)
Staff fire safety training
General health and safety advice and support
New: A smarter, easier way to complete your fire risk assessment
Recognising that many small business owners were struggling to complete fire risk assessments – often due to cost, time pressures, or simply not knowing where to start – Ignite Safety has now developed a brand-new online fire risk assessment tool.
The idea is simple:
You complete the assessment at your own pace
You get expert guidance throughout the process
You stay compliant – without needing to book an in-person consultant
At just £99, it’s a smart, affordable way for small businesses, landlords and property managers to meet their fire safety obligations under UK law.
Whether you run a shop, office, salon, café or manage a property, the tool is designed to help you:
Identify and assess fire risks in your premises
Implement improvements using a downloadable checklist
Manage and review fire safety processes over time
It’s ideal for lower-risk environments such as retail units, offices and studios, but still provides a comprehensive, structured approach to staying safe and compliant.
As Ian explains, “Fire safety isn’t just about ticking a box. It’s about making sure that if the worst happens, people have the best possible chance to get out safely. Our online tool is designed to make that responsibility easier to manage for busy business owners.”
Why businesses choose Ignite Safety
Aside from the convenience and cost-saving of the new online tool, many businesses across Sale and Trafford choose Ignite Safety because of their personal, knowledgeable approach.
As a locally-based company, Ignite understands the realities facing smaller businesses – the pressures, the budget concerns and the need for clear, practical advice.
Their approach is:
Friendly and jargon-free: Fire safety law can feel overwhelming, but Ignite Safety makes it easy to understand what’s needed and why.
Tailored to your business: Whether you have a single site or multiple locations, Ignite Safety can offer solutions that fit your operations and risk level.
Fully certified and experienced: With Ian’s operational fire service background and health and safety qualifications, you’re in safe hands.
Plus, because they are based in Trafford, Ignite Safety can respond quickly to local businesses who need advice, support or an urgent check.
Local knowledge you can trust
Fire safety isn’t something most business owners tend to automatically think about – but it’s absolutely vital. Whether it’s ensuring clear evacuation routes, maintaining fire alarms and extinguishers, or simply reviewing everyday procedures, small improvements can make a huge difference in the event of a fire.
With their new online fire risk assessment tool, Ignite Safety is offering Sale’s business community a practical, affordable way to stay compliant and protect what matters most: people.
So if you’re a local business owner looking to get your fire safety sorted – without the stress – Ignite Safety is ready to help. They are passionate about helping local businesses stay safe, stay compliant and stay open.
Visit ignitesafety.co.uk to find out more or get in touch with Ian directly at info@ignitesafety.co.uk.
