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Fire Fighting Training Course

What you need to know about Fire Fighting in the workplace:

All workplaces should have the following in place:

  • Fire Protection (Fire Extinguishers, sprinklers, fire alarm etc.)
  • Fire Prevention (Rules & Policies)
  • Fire Fighting (Training)

Duties of the Employer (OHS Act 85 of 1993 Section 8) states that every employer shall provide and maintain a working environment, that is safe and without risk to the health of his employees.

Fire Fighting Course:

Course Title: Fire Marshall Training
Accreditation: HWSETA
Based on Unit Standard: 252250
NQF Level 1, Credits 3
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: Enquire about this course

  • Fire introduction
  • The burning process
  • Procedure in case of a fire
  • The fire triangle
  • Extinguishing methods
  • Classes of fire
  • Getting out alive
  • Extinguishing mediums
  • How to operate a fire extinguisher
  • Housekeeping
  • Fire prevention
  • Practical use of a Fire Extinguisher
  • Practical use of a Hose Reel

Advanced Fire Fighting:

Course Title: Advanced Fire Fighting
Accreditation: HWSETA
Based on Unit Standard: 252250
NQF Level 1, Credits 3
Duration: 2 Day
Cost: Enquire about this course

  • Fire introduction
  • The burning process
  • Procedure in case of a fire
  • The fire triangle
  • Extinguishing methods
  • Classes of fire
  • Getting out alive
  • Extinguishing mediums
  • How to operate a fire extinguisher
  • Housekeeping
  • Fire prevention
  • Rescue carries
  • Fire teams
  • PPE
  • Emergency evacuation procedures
  • Practical use of a Fire extinguisher
  • Practical use of a hose reel
  • Practical use of a Hydrant with drills
  • Fire blanket and buckets

Breathing Apparatus Induction:

Course Title: Breathing Apparatus Induction
Unit Standard: None
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: Enquire about this course

  • Introduction
  • General
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
  • Body’s reaction while wearing SCBA
  • Limitation of the equipment
  • Limitation of the air supply
  • Working duration
  • Parts of Breathing Apparatus set
  • Steps for donning the face peace
  • Methods of donning a Breathing Apparatus set
  • Practical evaluation

Emergeny Preparedness & Evacuation:

Course Title: Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation
Accreditation: HWSETA
Based on Unit Standard: 259597
NQF Level 2, Credits 3
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: Enquire about this course

  • Introduction
  • Emergencies and incidents
  • Emergencies and their effects
  • Types of alarms
  • Emergency Signage
  • Alarms and emergency procedure
  • Preparing for Emergency
  • Emergency Control Centre
  • Recording
  • Managing the emergency