Fire Fighting Basics

Fire Fighting Basics: one day in person at R870, or online at R760. Prices excl. VAT.

Price

R870 excl. VAT · online R760

Time it takes

1 Day

How it is delivered

Classroom or online

Course outline

Types of fire

• Fire chemistry and classifications
• How fires spread and behave
• Ignition sources such as electricity, heat and dust
• Dust as a fire and explosion hazard

Fire prevention

• Fire prevention strategies and workplace safety measures
• Fire-fighting team roles and equipment
• Evacuation plans and safety signs
• Issues that cause fires or hinder fire control

Basic fire-fighting equipment

• Extinguishing media such as water, foam and CO2
• Using fire extinguishers with the right technique
• Operating and maintaining extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants
• Placement and accessibility of equipment

Basic fire-fighting procedures

• Starvation, smothering and cooling
• Monitoring the fire and responding to changes
• Securing the scene and managing fire-related hazards
• Raising the alarm, calling the fire brigade and evacuating safely

Get a written quote — on-site nationwide, or at our campuses in Stikland and Germiston.

Approvals are held by OSH Academy (Pty) Ltd t/a The Safety Academy, part of Skills Resource Group.