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Basic fire safety course (in English)

The basic fire safety course is offered to all employees in English. It is also a mandatory part of the introduction of new employees at KTH. You will learn theory about fire safety and the practical use of fire extinguishers.

Practical information

Course registration

Registration

Date: November 26

Time: 09.00-12.00, Swedish. 13.00-16.00, English

Place: Gradängsalen, Teknikringen 1

Duration: 3 hrs

Registration is binding

Course fee: Free staff training for employees at KTH, financed with central funds.

Content of the course

  • How fire occurs, and spread

  • Preventive fire measures

  • Fire risks in one's own environment

  • Psychological behavior

  • First important action

  • Extinguishing equipment

  • Fire/evacuation alarm

  • Building technology's fire protection

  • Escape routes, escape strategy

  • KTH's alarm routines.

Aim and background

To provide KTH personnel with basic knowledge of fire risks in their work environment (office environment) and routines to prevent these.

Target/Learning outcomes

Prevent fire from occurring and limit its consequences.

Contact regarding the course

Erik Svärd, Sustainability, Real estate and facility service/KTH Erik Svärd

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