Schiphol | Fire Safety at Schiphol

Thousands of people work, travel and spend time at Schiphol every day. That makes fire safety an important part of our daily work. Whether you work in the terminal, airside, landside, in a workshop or in an office, everyone contributes to a safe airport. Often, small actions make the difference. An escape route kept clear. A fire door kept closed. An unsafe situation reported. By recognising potential risks and acting on them, we help keep Schiphol safe for employees, partners, passengers and visitors. The Fire Safety at Schiphol programme supports these efforts.

What is Fire Safety at Schiphol?

Fire Safety at Schiphol is an awareness programme that helps employees recognise fire risks, prevent them and respond appropriately.

We do this through:

Practical tips based on everyday situations
Training and information sessions
Drills and awareness campaigns
Conversations in the workplace
Ambassadors who make fire safety visible and encourage discussion

Our goal is simple: to make fire safety a natural part of everyday work.

Recognise fire risks early

Fire risks do not always arise from major incidents. They often start with small situations that are easy to overlook.

For example:

Materials left in an escape route
Items placed in front of a fire door or fire separation
An emergency exit that is not fully accessible
Materials stored in an unsuitable location
Situations where you are unsure whether they are safe

By recognising and addressing risks early, we can help prevent incidents.

Use STOP-CHECK-ACT

As part of Fire Safety at Schiphol, we use a simple approach: STOP-CHECK-ACT.: STOP: Pause and look at the situation.
: CHECK: Check whether there may be a fire risk.
: ACT: Take action or report the situation if needed.
This approach helps make fire safety part of what we do every day.

What can you do?

Every employee can help keep Schiphol fire-safe:

Keep escape routes and emergency exits clear.
Do not block fire doors or fire separations.
Report unsafe situations.
Follow the safety procedures for your workplace.
Talk about fire safety with your colleagues.

Use STOP-CHECK-ACT whenever you spot a possible risk.

You do not need to be a specialist to contribute to fire safety. Paying attention to your surroundings is often the first step.

Together, we keep Schiphol safe

Fire safety is about more than rules, procedures and equipment. It also means staying alert, recognising risks and taking responsibility for the environment in which we work.

By acting thoughtfully and taking action when needed, we all contribute to a safe airport for employees, partners, passengers and visitors.

Fire Safety at Schiphol Spot it. Check it. Do something about it.

Want to know more?

This page is regularly updated with materials to help you make fire safety part of your daily work, including:

Practical one-page guides for use in the workplace
Short microlearning modules that take just a few minutes
Tips and background information on working safely
Tools to help you recognise fire risks
Explore the available materials using the links on this page.

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