Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Fires cause loss of life, property damage and business interruption. Organisations must assess fire risks, implement prevention and protection measures and ensure people can evacuate safely.
This Aractech course explains fire chemistry, fire hazards, fire risk assessment methodology, fire prevention, detection and alarm systems, firefighting equipment, means of escape, evacuation planning, fire safety management and legal compliance. Participants carry out a fire risk assessment of a case building.
The course suits fire wardens, facilities managers and HSE professionals.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand fire chemistry and causes of fire
- Conduct fire risk assessments
- Implement fire prevention measures
- Understand fire detection, alarm and suppression systems
- Plan means of escape and evacuation
- Manage ongoing fire safety and compliance
Who should attend
Target audience
- Fire safety officers and wardens
- Facilities managers
- HSE professionals
- Building managers
- Security personnel
- Supervisors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Fire risk assessment workshop
- Case studies
- Evacuation planning exercise
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Fire Science and Hazards
- Fire triangle and spread
- Causes of fire
- Fire hazards at work
- Legal requirements
- Coffee break
- Legal requirements (continued)
- Fire statistics
- Exercise: Fire hazard identification
Day 2
Fire Risk Assessment
- Methodology
- People at risk
- Evaluating risk
- Recording findings
- Coffee break
- Recording findings (continued)
- Review
- Workshop: Fire risk assessment
Day 3
Prevention and Protection
- Fire prevention
- Detection and alarm
- Fire extinguishers
- Sprinklers and suppression
- Coffee break
- Sprinklers and suppression (continued)
- Compartmentation
- Exercise: Protection review
Day 4
Escape and Evacuation
- Means of escape
- Emergency lighting and signs
- Evacuation plans
- Fire wardens
- Coffee break
- Fire wardens (continued)
- People with disabilities
- Case study: Fire evacuation
Day 5
Fire Safety Management
- Inspection and maintenance
- Training and drills
- Hot work control
- Coffee break
- Hot work control (continued)
- Records
- Improvement
- Capstone: Fire safety plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Fire Safety Management and Fire Risk Assessment (HSE-014) cover?
This course covers Health Safety and Environment through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Fire safety officers and wardens, Facilities managers, HSE professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Kuala lumpur, Vienna, Dubai, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Cape Town, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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