Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Sütçüler Prof. Dr. Hasan Gürbüz Vocational School held a Fire Safety Training and Drill for its staff and students.
The training began at 11:00 on Thursday, 22 October 2026, in the Abdullah Tayyip Olçok Conference Hall. It was delivered by Eğirdir Municipality Fire Chief Kamil KORKMAZ, Fire Sergeant Mustafa Lütfi GÜNGÖR and Firefighter Mehmet GÜL. Deputy Director of the Vocational School Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil SÜEL, faculty members, administrative staff and students attended the program.
In the theoretical part of the training, the fire team first explained how a building should be evacuated during a fire. They said that anyone who notices a fire should warn the people around them and call the 112 Emergency Call Center right away. They stressed that people should not panic, run or use elevators during an evacuation. They said everyone should follow the emergency exit signs and go to the designated assembly area, where a roll call should be taken to make sure no one is left behind. They also pointed out that in smoke-filled areas, people should move low to the ground and cover their mouth and nose with a damp cloth to protect themselves from toxic gases.
The team then introduced the fire safety equipment. They explained the differences between dry chemical powder and carbon dioxide (CO₂) fire extinguishers. They also showed where fire hose cabinets, hoses, smoke detectors and fire alarm call points are located and how they are used. They reminded participants that the pressure gauge and expiry date of fire extinguishers should be checked regularly.
The training also covered the right response for each type of fire. The team explained that fires involving solid materials and fires involving flammable liquids behave differently, and that each must be tackled with a suitable extinguisher. They stressed that water should never be used on fires caused by flammable liquids such as petrol, oil or thinner, because it can make the fire spread.
Electrical fires were one of the main topics of the training. The fire team said that the first step in an electrical fire is to cut the power, if possible, by switching off the fuse or the main switch. They stressed that water must never be used on electrical fires, because water conducts electricity and creates a serious risk of electric shock. They said that carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder extinguishers should be used for these fires. The team also gave advice on preventing electrical fires: do not overload sockets, do not plug power strips into each other, do not use damaged cables, unplug devices that are not in use, and have the electrical wiring inspected regularly by qualified professionals.
As part of general safety measures, the team stressed that emergency exits and doors should always be kept clear, items should not be left in corridors, flammable materials should be stored properly, and smoking should not be allowed indoors.
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After the theoretical part, an evacuation scenario was carried out. Participants were evacuated from the conference hall to the assembly area in the school garden in a calm and orderly way. The hands-on drill was also held in the assembly area. The fire team showed step by step how to use a fire extinguisher: pull the safety pin, approach the fire from a safe distance with the wind at your back, aim the nozzle at the base of the burning material rather than at the flames, and squeeze the handle while sweeping from side to side. Staff and students then used the extinguishers themselves under the team’s supervision to put out liquid and solid material fires.
At the end of the program, Deputy Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil SÜEL thanked the Eğirdir Municipality fire team for the training and drill. Assoc. Prof. Dr. SÜEL said that acting calmly and knowing what to do in emergencies such as fires can save lives, and noted that such training will continue to be held regularly.