Fire Safety & Firefighting Techniques

This two (2) days professional training program is designed to equip personnel in industrial, manufacturing, and agro-allied environments with the knowledge required to prevent, respond to, and manage fire emergencies safely and effectively.The course covers fire science, fire prevention strategies, firefighting equipment, emergency response planning, evacuation procedures, and incident management to reduce injuries, property damage, and operational downtime.

Duration: 2 days

Prerequisites: Basic workplace safety awarenessNo prior firefighting experience required

Course objectives

Understand the science and causes of fires in industrial environments
Identify fire hazards and implement preventive measures
Select appropriate firefighting equipment for different classes of fire
Apply correct fire suppression principles
Understand emergency evacuation procedures and accountability systems
Respond effectively as part of a workplace emergency response team
Promote a proactive fire safety culture

Course content

Module 1 Fundamentals of Fire Safety & Hazard Identification

Introduction to fire safety principles
Fire triangle and fire tetrahedron
Classes of fire (A, B, C, D, K) and industrial examples
Common causes of workplace fires (electrical, chemical, mechanical, human factors)
Fire prevention strategies
Fire hazard identification and risk assessment
Fire safety regulations and organizational policies

Module 2 Firefighting Equipment & Fire Suppression Principles

Types of firefighting equipment
Fire extinguishers (water, foam, CO₂, dry powder, wet chemical)
Fire hoses, hydrants, fire blankets, and sand buckets
Selection of appropriate extinguishing methods
Inspection and basic maintenance of firefighting equipment
Fire suppression principles and techniques

Module 3 Fire Prevention & Emergency Planning

Fire prevention in industrial environments
Housekeeping and storage of flammable materials
Emergency response planning
Evacuation procedures and route planning
Roles and responsibilities of fire wardens and marshals
Assembly points and personnel accountability

Module 4 Advanced Firefighting Concepts & Team Coordination

Firefighting considerations for chemical, electrical, and oil fires
Emergency response team coordination
Communication during fire emergencies
Incident command and control principles
Interaction with external emergency services

Module 5 Fire Drills, Incident Review & Continuous Improvement

Fire drill planning and execution principles
Managing multiple fire scenarios
Post-incident review and lessons learned
Incident reporting and documentation
Fire safety management and continuous improvement