With the exception of a military establishment or fire service college, does anyone know of a fire extinguisher training company (within 2 hours drive of London) which use real fire (from a carbonaceous source and not gas) in it's practical training sessions?

The large site is occupied by a RP who is a sole supplier of a particular product which would cause considerable difficulties for a key customers worldwide.

An exceptional need has been identified by a combined fire/ business continuity (BC) assessment for significant improvements to staff training, including the provision of a firefighting response team made up from staff employed on site (almost a retained works brigade).

The fire service college has been identified as one potential supplier of an initial course, but the customer requires quarterly top up courses. Locating the top ups near to the London area would reduce staff down time and be rather more cost effective than the FSC

Sorry I can be more explicit, but you will understand the need for commercial sensitivity when it comes to discussing BC matters publicly

Messey will the local fire services training establishments not design a course for you?

I know its too far but I believe Merseyside FRS will do.

Airport Fire Services still use real fire and usually sell courses outside of the airport community, for example - http://www.gatwickfire.com/