FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
“Evaluating Hazards, Controlling Fire Risk, and Strengthening Emergency Readiness”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 – 13 Jan 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 05 – 06 Mar 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 14 – 15 May 2025 | Manama, Bahrain | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 03 – 04 Sep 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 1995 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Fire risks pose a serious threat to life, property, and business continuity. A robust fire risk assessment is essential to identifying hazards, evaluating vulnerabilities, and implementing effective prevention and control measures.
This focused two-day course provides safety professionals, facility managers, and operational leaders with a structured and practical approach to fire risk assessment. Through real examples, group activities, and planning exercises, participants will develop the skills needed to assess risk and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify potential fire hazards in different environments
- Evaluate the likelihood and impact of fire scenarios
- Apply qualitative and semi-quantitative fire risk assessment tools
- Develop fire prevention strategies based on risk ranking
- Ensure compliance with international fire safety standards
- Recommend controls to reduce risk to acceptable levels
- Document and report fire risk assessments for audit and review.
Why you Should Attend
- Understand how to assess and manage fire risks effectively
- Learn to apply industry standards such as NFPA and local fire codes
- Improve workplace safety and emergency preparedness
- Avoid costly losses and business interruptions due to fire incidents
- Build competence and confidence in fire hazard analysis.
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Professionals
- Facility & Building Managers
- Fire Safety and Emergency Response Officers
- Engineers and Technical Supervisors
- Risk Managers and Compliance Auditors
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Fire hazard recognition and assessment
- Risk evaluation and ranking methods
- Application of prevention and protection measures
- Legal and regulatory awareness
- Structured reporting and action planning
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Strengthened fire prevention and emergency readiness
- Reduced exposure to fire-related liability and insurance risk
- Improved compliance with fire codes and audit readiness
- Greater safety awareness and cultural improvement
- Better facility-level planning and investment in fire controls.
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Lectures – Fire science, hazard types, and risk models
- Workshops – Site-based hazard recognition
- Group Work – Fire risk rating and prioritization
- Templates – Fire risk report forms and checklists
- Review – Q&A and trainer-led assessment exercises
Course Outline
Detailed 2-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 2–3 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Fundamentals of Fire Risk Assessment
Module 1: Understanding Fire Risk (07:30 – 09:30)
- Fire triangle, spread dynamics, and risk drivers
- Regulatory framework (NFPA, local codes)
Module 2: Fire Hazard Identification (09:45 – 11:15)
- Sources of ignition, fuels, and oxygen supply
- Human error and system failures
Module 3: Risk Evaluation Techniques (11:30 – 01:00)
- Likelihood vs. consequence
- Risk matrix application
Module 4: Practical Exercise – Risk Identification Walkthrough (02:00 – 03:30)
- Site-based or simulated facility review
Day 2: Control Measures and Documentation
Module 5: Fire Risk Reduction Measures (07:30 – 09:30)
- Active and passive protection strategies
- Suppression, detection, and egress planning
Module 6: Fire Risk Register & Reporting (09:45 – 11:15)
- Templates, record-keeping, and audit readiness
Module 7: Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity (11:30 – 01:00)
- Fire drills, response coordination, and evacuation strategies
Module 8: Final Workshop – Risk Report Development (02:00 – 03:30)
- Team development of a complete fire risk report
Certification
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Fire Risk Assessment, recognizing their proficiency in performing and documenting comprehensive fire risk evaluations.