Fire Safety Engineering and Emergency Evacuation
Protecting people and assets from fire requires more than extinguishers on the wall. This course examines fire behaviour, detection and suppression systems, and the planning of safe evacuation for buildings and facilities. Delegates learn to conduct fire risk assessments and prepare emergency response arrangements.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Explaining fire growth, spread, and the combustion triangle
- 02Conducting a structured fire risk assessment of premises
- 03Evaluating detection, alarm, and suppression system options
- 04Designing escape routes, exits, and assembly points
- 05Planning and running realistic evacuation drills
- 06Coordinating with fire and rescue services on arrival
- 07Managing fire loading and housekeeping to reduce risk
What you will gain
- Explain the science of fire growth and spread
- Conduct a structured fire risk assessment
- Evaluate detection and suppression options
- Design evacuation routes and assembly points
- Plan and run effective fire drills
- Coordinate with external emergency services
Who should attend
- Fire wardens and marshals
- Facilities and building managers
- HSE officers
- Emergency planning staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 26 to 28 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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