Empowering Future OSH Practitioners with Real-World Fire Safety Insights

Date: 17 May 2025 (Saturday)

Location: Taman Tas Fire and Rescue Station, Kuantan

Organized by: Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FSTI), UMPSA

Course: DRO2513 Fire and Building Safety

Coordinator: Ms. Zarifah binti Shahri

In alignment with the Fire and Building Safety (DRO2513) course, a total of 62 first-year Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health students from the Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FSTI), UMPSA, participated in an educational field visit to the Taman Tas Fire and Rescue Station, Kuantan, on 17 May 2025. The program was coordinated by Ms Zarifah binti Shahri and accompanied by Dr. Khairiah Binti Mohd Mokhtar. This visit served as a strategic platform to bridge theoretical learning with practical exposure, equipping students with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in fire safety, emergency response, and hazard management.

The program began with a welcome session, safety briefing, and a talk by Tuan Rahman, who shared insights on fire safety, emergency response planning, and basic first aid. Students gained valuable knowledge through interactive sessions, including:

• Handling fire hoses and understanding their role in fire suppression.
• Exploring fire engines and learning about the tools used during emergencies.
• Basic rescue demonstrations, showing victim evacuation and initial care techniques.
• Fire department call system explanation – how emergency calls are received and dispatched.
• Fire extinguisher briefing, including proper usage techniques and safety precautions.

The visit effectively bridged theory and practice, allowing students to experience real-life safety procedures and better appreciate the responsibilities of fire and rescue personnel. It also fostered key soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and critical thinking.

The program ended with a group photo session and the presentation of a token of appreciation to the fire station. Overall, this visits greatly enriched students’ learning and preparedness for future roles in occupational safety and health.

Prepared by:

Zarifah Shahri

Felo Perunding KKP, FSTI