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Mine Fire Prevention and Underground Fire Response

Focuses on preventing and responding to fires in underground mining environments, covering ignition sources, conveyor belt fire risks, fire detection systems and self rescue procedures. Prepares safety personnel and shift supervisors to plan fire prevention measures and lead an effective initial response when a fire is detected underground.

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What you will be able to do

  • Identify common ignition sources and fire risks in underground mines.
  • Inspect conveyor belt systems and electrical installations for fire hazards.
  • Operate fire detection and suppression systems used in underground workings.
  • Lead an initial fire response and coordinate worker self rescue procedures.
  • Plan fire prevention measures for stockpiles, workshops and storage areas.
  • Review fire incident reports to strengthen future prevention planning.

Course outline

  1. 01Fire hazards in underground mining
  2. 02Conveyor belt fire prevention
  3. 03Fire detection and suppression systems
  4. 04Self rescue equipment and procedures
  5. 05Initial fire response coordination
  6. 06Ventilation considerations during fires
  7. 07Storage and stockpile fire control
  8. 08Fire incident review and prevention planning

Who should attend

This course suits underground shift supervisors, fire prevention officers, safety representatives and mine emergency personnel.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
20 to 21 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
27 to 28 Oct 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
28 to 29 Oct 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
29 to 30 Oct 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Nov 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
4 to 5 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Nov 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Nov 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
11 to 12 Nov 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
16 to 17 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Nov 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Online2US$900Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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Next session
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Venue
Pretoria
5 day programme
FromR18,000
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