---
title: "Fire prevention and fire fighting course | macat"
description: "Fire prevention and fighting course for companies in Mexico: fire behavior, live-fire extinguisher practice, hydrants and fire brigade under NOM-002-STPS-2010."
url: https://macat.com.mx/en/training/fire-fighting/
lang: en
alternates:
  es-MX: https://macat.com.mx/es/capacitacion/combate-de-incendios/
updated: 2026-11-12
---

# Fire prevention and fighting

Your staff learn to prevent fires, choose the right extinguisher and safely control an incipient fire, with controlled live-fire practice.

Duration

8 hours

Format

In person, with controlled live-fire practice

For

Fire brigades and staff in high-risk areas

[Request a quote](https://macat.com.mx/en/contact/)

## Syllabus

1.  Fire chemistry and behavior
2.  Fire classes and extinguishing agents
3.  Extinguisher inspection and use
4.  Controlled live-fire practice
5.  Hydrants and hoses (where available)
6.  Organizing the fire brigade
7.  Prevention in warehouses, kitchens and electrical areas

## Reference regulations

- NOM-002-STPS-2010: fire prevention and protection
- NOM-154-SCFI-2005: extinguisher maintenance and recharge

Applicable regulations depend on each site’s activity, size and location. We confirm them during the assessment.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where does the live-fire practice take place?

In an open area of your site that meets safety conditions, or at a practice space we agree on with you.

## Other courses

- [First aid and CPR](https://macat.com.mx/en/training/first-aid/)
- [Emergency brigades](https://macat.com.mx/en/training/emergency-brigades/)
- [Evacuation, search and rescue](https://macat.com.mx/en/training/evacuation-search-and-rescue/)

## Want to know what your site needs?

Tell us your industry, location and headcount. We will reply with an initial assessment and a proposal within 2 business days.

[Request a quote](https://macat.com.mx/en/contact/)