Introduction

This 5-day advanced course provides a practical introduction to Fire Safety Engineering. Learn to view building fire safety from a broader and more innovative perspective. Fire Safety Engineering (FSE) is an important development in the field of fire safety, mainly used to substantiate the fire safety of non-standard and more complex buildings. FSE requires knowledge of many subjects such as the behavior of materials, structures, and the spread of fire and smoke in a building, as well as the functioning of installations, risk approaches, and FSE models.

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The book “Introduction to Fire Safety Engineering” is included in the course.

Who Should Attend

The target audience includes fire safety consultants, (prevention) staff of the fire department or safety regions, fire investigators, building and housing inspectors, and permit issuers.

Practical information

Planning
  • Maandag 2 februari 2026
  • Dinsdag 3 februari 2026
  • Woensdag 4 februari 2026
  • Donderdag 5 februari 2026
  • Vrijdag 6 februari 2026

Times: 09.00 – 16.00

Fees: € 2495 (excluding 21% Tax)

Venue

The course will take place at BCN Amsterdam

Gebouw Azië – 5th floor
Hoogoorddreef 5
1101 BA Amsterdam

Teacher
Emiel van Rossum
Emiel van Rossum
  • Introduction of Fire Safety Engineering and relation with prescription based aproach.

  • The importance of ethics and integrity.
  • Explaining concepts such as:

    • Pyrolysis,

    • Flashover,

    • Backdraft,

    • Smoke Gas Explosion,

    • Fire Phases, and

    • Fuel-Ventilation Controlled Fire.

  • Calculating aspects such as the relationship between power, energy, and time.
  • Calculating the relationship between power, power density, and fire surface area.
  • Applying T2 power growth rates.
  • Heat transfer: conduction, radiation, and convection.

  • Smoke flow mechanisms, optical density of smoke, and thus visibility distance.

  • Understanding plume models (at least Thomas and Heskestad).
Explanation of icons:
  • Exploratory: Focus on foundational theory.
  • Applied: Focus on practical skills.
  • Integrative: Combine theory and practice in broader contexts.

 

This 5-day advanced course provides a practical introduction to Fire Safety Engineering. Learn to view building fire safety from a broader and more innovative perspective.

 

The upcoming FSE course is part of the Combined FSE program. For those who wish to follow a more extensive course directly, we offer the Combined FSE course, an 11-day program provided by Emiel van Rossum, Susan Eggink, and Rudolf van Mierlo.

 

Fire Safety Engineering (FSE) is an important development in the field of fire safety, mainly used to substantiate the fire safety of non-standard and more complex buildings. FSE requires knowledge of many subjects such as the behavior of materials, structures, and the spread of fire and smoke in a building, as well as the functioning of installations, risk approaches, and FSE models.

 

Who Should Attend

 

The target audience includes fire safety consultants, (prevention) staff of the fire department or safety regions, fire investigators, building and housing inspectors, and permit issuers.

 

Course Level

 

The course is taught at a higher professional education level.

 

If you wish to participate in this course, we expect above-average knowledge of fire and fire safety. The Fire Prevention Specialist 1 course (or a comparable course) is a good prerequisite.

 

Course Content

 

This 5-day introductory course includes a combination of theory lessons and assignments. The application assignments can be carried out individually or in groups. This way, you learn to translate theory into practice.

 

The topics covered include:

 

  • Understanding the concept of FSE in relation to regulations. (E)
  • The importance of ethics and integrity. (E)
  • Explaining concepts such as Pyrolysis, Flashover, Backdraft, Smoke Gas Explosion, Fire Phases, and Fuel-Ventilation Controlled Fire. (E)
  • Calculating aspects such as the relationship between power, energy, and time. (A)
  • Calculating the relationship between power, power density, and fire surface area. (A)
  • Applying T2 power growth rates. (A)
  • Heat transfer: Determining source radiation, view factor using the table method, heat transfer through construction, optical density of smoke, and thus visibility distance. (I)
  • Smoke flow mechanisms such as expansion, chimney effect, wind pressure, installations, and temperature difference. (E)
  • Understanding plume models (at least Thomas and Heskestad). (E)
  • Construction in Fire Safety: Evaluating the role of construction materials, structural integrity, fire resistance, and containment design in fire safety. (I)
  • Installations in Fire Safety: Understanding the design and function of fire safety installations, such as sprinkler systems, alarms, and smoke extraction systems. (A)
  • Safety in evacuation and the ASET/RSET comparison with relevant aspects such as pre-evacuation time, evacuation time, margins, space conditions, and challenges in human behavior. (I)
  • Determining assumptions for evacuation calculations or simulations. (A)
  • Modeling with knowledge of test models, simple calculation models, and complex computer simulations. (E)
  • Specific models such as Zone models, CFD models, and Evacuation models. (E)

 

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Explanation of Abbreviations:

 

  • E (Exploratory): Topics focused primarily on gaining foundational knowledge and theoretical understanding without in-depth application.
  • A (Applied): Topics focused on practical application and skills to address specific problems or situations.
  • I (Integrative): Topics that combine both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, focusing on applying knowledge in broader or more complex contexts.

 

This structure highlights the importance of construction and installation in the context of fire safety, integrating theoretical and practical understanding.

 

Home Study

 

In addition to attending the class days, you should account for a study load of approximately 4 hours per week.

 

Why Choose This Course

 

Feeling enthusiastic? We offer a Follow-up FSE course of 6 class days including an exam. Rudolf van Mierlo delves deeper with participants who have completed the introductory FSE. Of course, it’s also possible to register directly for the 11-day Combined FSE course.

 

The instructors are enthusiastic and undisputed specialists in the field. Classes are taught interactively.

 

This course goes beyond rule-based thinking. You are offered a broader perspective to tackle challenges in the field of fire safety.

 

We use high-quality study materials.

 

Our locations are centrally located. Participants compliment us on the excellent care and extensive lunches.

 

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of participation.