HEAT training by Fondazione SAFE

Be Ready. Be Trained. Operate Safely in Hostile Environments

In today’s world, risk is not optional. Preparation shouldn’t be either.

Whether you’re a journalist reporting from a conflict zone, an independent expert on assignment in unstable areas, or a company with staff operating abroad, the ability to recognise, manage and mitigate risk is no longer a plus, it’s a necessity.

That’s where BeSAFE HEAT comes in.

What is BeSAFE HEAT?

What is BeSAFE HEAT?

BeSAFE HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) is an intensive, 5-day certified training programme developed by Fondazione SAFE, combining theoretical and practical classes to prepare individuals for operating safely in high-risk and crisis-prone environments.

Structured according to European standards and implemented in partnership with the Italian Armed Forces, the course delivers the skills and mindset required to work efficiently and safely in hostile contexts – be it a war zone, post-disaster area, or regions with high criminal or political instability.

Why choose a BeSAFE HEAT course?

Why choose a BeSAFE HEAT course?

Because it’s more than a training. It’s an immersive experience that changes the way you see safety, risk and resilience.

  • Elite instructors: a unique mix of on duty military trainers from the Special Forces of the Italian Navy, Army and Airforce, crisis psychologists, and security experts
  • High-impact learning: hands-on practical tools and immersive real-life simulations
  • Accredited by the European Security Defence College: trusted by RAI (Italian national broadcasting), NGOs, and EU mission staff

Who is it for?

Who is it for?

Our participants include:

  • Journalists and media professionals operating in conflict zones
  • NGO workers, field operators and project managers deployed in post-crisis contexts
  • Private companies with international branches or field technicians in politically unstable countries
  • Public institutions and EU agencies deploying staff to critical areas

If your mission requires presence in a risky or unpredictable environment, this course is for you.

5 days (approx. 40 hours)
LOCATION
Fondazione SAFE HQ (Soave, Verona) & Calvarina Training Area (Roncà, Verona)
classroom sessions and group exercises. 60% of the course involves hands-on simulations on the field

Modules include

  • Security awareness

  • Communication systems
  • Navigation and orientation
  • Health and medical skills

  • Checkpoint negotiation and conflict management
  • Mines, UXOs and IEDs
  • Coping after capture, kidnapping and hostage survival
  • Force protection and compound/base security
  • Close protection and convoy security
  • CBRNe threats awareness

Ready to protect yourself, your mission, and your people?