Health, Safety and SecurityFire Safety Management, Detection and Alarm Systems
Effective fire safety depends on the right combination of prevention, early detection and a workforce that knows how to respond. This course covers fire risk assessment, the technology behind detection and alarm systems, and the practical management of fire safety across offices, warehouses and industrial facilities. Participants practise evacuation planning and gain the confidence to lead fire drills and inspections back at their own sites.
Course objectives
- Conduct fire risk assessments across different building types
- Explain how detection, alarm and suppression systems function together
- Develop and test evacuation plans and assembly procedures
- Inspect fire safety equipment for compliance and readiness
- Train staff as fire marshals and first responders
Who should attend
- Facilities and building managers
- Fire safety officers and marshals
- HSE coordinators
- Security personnel
- Health and safety committee members
Course outline
- 01Principles of fire behaviour and fire risk assessment
- 02Fire detection and alarm system technology
- 03Fixed and portable suppression systems
- 04Evacuation planning and assembly point management
- 05Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire equipment
- 06Fire marshal training and drill facilitation
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 12 September 2026 | Gaborone, Botswana | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 16 to 18 September 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 16 to 18 September 2026 | Online, Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 10 to 12 October 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 4 to 6 December 2026 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 19 to 21 June 2027 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |