A small fire in a bin, a spark near a fuel drum, or smoke from an electrical panel can turn into a major emergency in minutes. What happens in those first moments depends on whether someone nearby knows what to do.
Fire Fighting Training in Abu Dhabi teaches workers how fire starts, how to choose and use the right fire extinguisher, and, just as importantly, when to stop fighting a fire and get out. In this guide, we explain what the training covers and who should attend.
In short: Fire fighting training teaches you how fire works, which extinguisher to use on which type of fire, how to use an extinguisher with the PASS method, how to raise the alarm, and when it is safer to evacuate than to fight the fire.
Every fire needs three things:
Remove any one of the three, and the fire goes out. Every fire extinguisher works by removing heat, fuel or oxygen, which is why understanding the fire triangle is the first lesson in fire fighting.
The best fire is the one that never starts. You learn how to spot common fire hazards, such as overloaded sockets, poor housekeeping, unsafe fuel storage and hot work near flammable materials.
Different fuels burn in different ways. You learn why a cooking oil fire, an electrical fire and a paper fire each need a different approach.
Using the wrong extinguisher can make a fire worse. You learn to read extinguisher labels and match the extinguisher to the fire.
You learn the correct stance, safe distance and technique, and practise using real extinguishers.
You learn how to raise the alarm, call emergency services and help people leave the building safely.
| Extinguisher | Use It On | Do Not Use It On |
| Water | Wood, paper, fabric | Electrical equipment, flammable liquids, cooking oil |
| Foam | Wood, paper, flammable liquids such as petrol | Live electrical equipment, cooking oil |
| CO2 | Electrical equipment, flammable liquids | Cooking oil; take care in small, enclosed spaces |
| Dry powder | Most fires, including flammable liquids, gases and electrical | Cooking oil; avoid in enclosed spaces, as it reduces visibility |
| Wet chemical | Cooking oil and fat fires | Electrical equipment |
Always check the label on the extinguisher before use.
Fire fighting training teaches a simple four-step method called PASS:
Keep a safe distance, stay low and always keep your escape route behind you.
One of the most important lessons in fire fighting training is knowing your limits.
| Fight the Fire Only If | Evacuate Immediately If |
| The fire is small and contained | The fire is spreading or growing fast |
| You have the right extinguisher | You are unsure which extinguisher to use |
| You have a clear escape route behind you | Smoke is filling the room |
| You are trained and feel confident | Your extinguisher is empty and the fire is still burning |
When in doubt, get out, close the doors behind you and call 997 for the UAE Civil Defence.
Fire risks exist across Abu Dhabi, from offices and hotels to industrial areas such as Mussafah, ICAD and KIZAD.
Fire spreads fast, but the right action in the first moments can stop it. Fire Fighting Training in Abu Dhabi gives your team the knowledge to prevent fires, use extinguishers correctly and make the right call between fighting a fire and evacuating.
ITAC Safety has an office in Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi. Contact ITAC Safety to discuss fire fighting training for your team. You can also read about our fire fighting training course.
It is practical training that teaches workers how fire starts, how to choose and use the right fire extinguisher, and when to evacuate.
PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep. It is a simple way to remember how to use a fire extinguisher.
No. Water conducts electricity. Use a CO2 or suitable dry powder extinguisher on electrical fires.
A wet chemical extinguisher is designed for cooking oil and fat fires.
The fire and Civil Defence emergency number in the UAE is 997.
Workers, supervisors, kitchen and hotel staff, facility teams and emergency team members in any workplace with fire risks.
