Fire Safety Management and Emergency Preparedness for |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

Fire safety is one of the few facilities responsibilities where the cost of getting it wrong isn't measured in budget overruns — it's measured in lives. Most fire incidents don't happen because a building lacked equipment; they happen because a system wasn't tested, an exit route was blocked, or a plan existed only on paper and never in practice. Fire Safety Management is what turns compliance documents into something that actually protects people when it matters.

That means knowing fire protection systems well enough to trust them under real conditions, planning evacuation routes people can actually follow under stress, and building emergency response procedures that hold up when things go wrong at 2 a.m., not just during a scheduled drill. The Fire Safety Management and Emergency Preparedness for Facilities Managers training course, treats life safety as the non-negotiable priority it is.

Participants leave able to audit fire safety systems critically, run evacuation planning that reflects how buildings are actually used, and lead emergency response with the confidence that comes from real preparation, not assumption.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the core principles and legal requirements of Fire Safety Management.
Inspect and maintain fire protection systems, including detection, suppression, and alarm equipment.
Design evacuation plans that reflect real occupancy patterns and building layout.
Build emergency response procedures for fire and related life-safety incidents.
Conduct effective fire drills and evaluate their outcomes honestly.
Prioritize life safety in every facilities decision, from design to daily operations.
Coordinate with fire authorities, insurers, and regulatory bodies on compliance matters.

Target Group

Facilities and building safety managers
Health and safety professionals responsible for fire compliance
Building engineers overseeing fire protection systems
Emergency preparedness coordinators
Facilities directors accountable for life safety compliance

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Fire Safety Management

Legal and regulatory foundations of fire safety responsibility
The facilities manager's role in protecting occupant life safety
Common gaps between fire safety documentation and real building practice

Fire Protection Systems

Core components: detection, alarms, suppression, and fire doors
Inspection and testing schedules for fire protection equipment
Common failure points that compromise fire protection reliability

Evacuation Planning

Designing evacuation routes based on real occupancy and building layout
Accounting for occupants with mobility or accessibility needs
Communicating evacuation procedures clearly to building occupants

Emergency Response Procedures

Building a fire emergency response plan that holds up under pressure
Defining roles and responsibilities during an emergency
Coordinating with fire services and first responders

Fire Drills and Preparedness Testing

Planning and executing effective fire drills
Evaluating drill performance honestly and identifying gaps
Using drill outcomes to refine evacuation and response plans

Life Safety as an Operational Priority

Embedding life safety considerations into daily facilities decisions
Balancing life safety requirements with operational and cost constraints
Learning from fire incidents and near-misses across the industry

Compliance and Regulatory Coordination

Meeting fire safety regulatory and insurance requirements
Managing documentation for audits and inspections
Building effective working relationships with fire authorities and regulators

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

20 - 24 Sep, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Sep, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

20 - 24 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

19 - 23 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

Fire Safety Management and Emergency Preparedness for Facilities Managers Training Course

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees