Black Mountain Fire
Expert fire safety consultancy and fire cover for high-profile TV and film productions across the UK.
Black Mountain Fire have provided fire safety consultancy and fire cover for over 100 high-profile TV and film productions. Our team of experienced fire safety professionals ensures that sets and locations are safe, compliant, and ready for action — from initial recce through to wrap.
From pyrotechnic supervision and fire cover to full safety and technical effects packages, we deliver comprehensive fire safety solutions tailored to the unique demands of the entertainment industry. We hold comprehensive public liability and professional indemnity insurance specifically covering film and television production work.
We work with all major UK broadcasters and streaming platforms including BBC, HBO, Netflix, Disney+, ITV, Channel 4, and Sky, as well as independent production companies and film studios. Our team understands the fast-paced nature of production environments and delivers responsive, flexible fire safety support that keeps your schedule on track.
We engage at the earliest stage of production planning, reviewing scripts, storyboards, and location plans to identify fire safety requirements. Our team prepares comprehensive fire risk assessments for each filming location and studio set, develops emergency action plans, and ensures all necessary permits and licenses are in place before shooting begins.
During filming, our fire safety officers maintain a constant presence on set, supervising all fire-related activities including pyrotechnic effects, controlled burns, smoke machines, and naked flame use. We brief cast and crew on fire safety procedures at the start of each shooting day and maintain fire extinguishing equipment appropriate to the specific hazards present.
We prepare comprehensive health and safety documentation for every production including fire risk assessments, method statements, RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements), COSHH assessments for smoke and pyrotechnic materials, and emergency evacuation plans. All documentation is prepared to production company and broadcaster standards and is available for review by insurers and regulatory authorities.
At the conclusion of filming, we carry out final inspections of all locations and sets to ensure all fire safety measures are stood down safely. We provide production companies with comprehensive close-out reports documenting all fire safety activities undertaken during the production, which serve as valuable records for insurance and compliance purposes.
The Undeclared War
Fire safety consultancy for this Peacock Original thriller series throughout production.
Under Salt Marsh
Complete safety and technical effects package for this major BBC Wales production.
Y Llais
Fire safety officer provision and compliance support for S4C's flagship music series.
Young Sherlock
On-set fire safety cover and risk assessments across all studio and location shoots.
A Colt Is My Passport
Fire safety and pyrotechnic supervision ensuring full compliance throughout filming.
Doctor Who
On-set fire safety for the BBC's flagship sci-fi series across studio and location shoots in Wales.
Industry S4
Fire risk assessments for studio and location shoots on the hit HBO/BBC drama series.
Get in touch with our experienced TV & film safety team — available 24/7 during filming.
With our expertise in fire safety technologies and best practices, we can help you identify the right fire safety products and strategies for your business. By applying them in the right way, you can dramatically improve your fire safety effectiveness and protect your property, assets, and most importantly, your people.
Black Mountain Fire exists to help companies & Families stay safer