Basic Fire Safety (BFS)
Build essential fire safety awareness and learn how to respond safely and effectively in fire emergencies.
The BFS course is designed to equip participants with fundamental fire safety knowledge and practical skills. It focuses on fire prevention, understanding fire behaviour, and the correct use of portable fire extinguishers in workplace and everyday environments.
Course Fee
Duration
Day
Language
English
Training Hours
4
Location
Dubai, UAE
Format
In-Person (Inc. Practical and Theory)
Description
This course is ideal for raising fire safety awareness and ensuring staff are prepared to act correctly and confidently in the event of a fire. Participants will learn effective fire prevention methods for both workplace and residential environments, as well as the principles of fire extinguishment, including starvation, smothering, cooling, and chemical chain reaction inhibition. The training includes a strong practical component, where participants are guided on the correct selection and safe operation of portable fire extinguishers. Hands-on fire extinguishment exercises are conducted using dry chemical powder, water, foam, and carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Key Topics
Fundamentals of fire chemistry and ignition
Fire prevention at home and in the workplace
Types and classification of fires
Methods of fire extinguishment
Safe and correct use of portable fire extinguishers
Emergency procedures and priorities during a fire
Practical fire extinguishing exercises
