On November 5, 2026, an informative lecture entitled “Fire Prevention and Safety” was held at the Department of Oil and Gas Engineering of the Institute of Industrial Technologies of the West Kazakhstan Innovation and Technology University as part of the activities of the student club “The World of Safety”. The lecture was organized for first- to third-year students enrolled in the educational programmes 6B11201 – “Environmental Protection and Life Safety” and 6B07201 – “Oil and Gas Engineering”.

The aim of the event was to enhance students’ knowledge of fire safety, foster a culture of safe behaviour, introduce effective fire prevention measures, and develop practical skills for responding appropriately to emergency situations.

The event featured invited specialists: Aslanbek Muratuly Khayrullin, Chief Specialist of the Uralsk City Emergency Situations Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Captain of Civil Protection; and Nazgul Kairatovna Yerguzhiyeva, paramedic at the West Kazakhstan Regional Branch of the State Institution “Centre for Disaster Medicine” of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the lecture, the specialists provided a detailed overview of the main causes of fires, methods of fire prevention, fire safety requirements, and evacuation procedures in the event of a fire. Particular attention was paid to emergency response procedures, the rules for providing first aid to victims, and measures aimed at protecting human life and health.

The event was conducted in an open-dialogue format. Students demonstrated keen interest in the topics discussed, had the opportunity to ask the specialists questions and receive explanations, and became acquainted with practical recommendations for ensuring personal and public safety.

Such meetings play an important role in the professional training of future specialists. They help improve students’ competence in emergency prevention, foster a responsible attitude towards compliance with safety requirements, and reinforce their understanding of the importance of preserving human life.

The lecture became an important part of the activities of the student club “The World of Safety”, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the university and relevant emergency services and enhancing the practical orientation of the educational process.