R575 (Online) / R715 (Classroom) per person
Basic Fire Fighting Course
Ensure your workplace is prepared for fire emergencies with our accredited fire fighting training programs. Designed for employees at all levels, our courses empower your staff with the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to workplace fires and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Take the First Step Towards a Safer Workplace
Enroll your team today in our industry-leading fire safety courses and ensure they are equipped to handle any fire emergency. Contact us for more information about fire marshal training, fire warden training, or to book a session tailored to your workplace.
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Why Fire Fighting Training Is Essential
To understand why you need to invest in fire fighting training, beyond the obvious ("You don't want your workplace to burn down or put lives at risk!"), let’s explore the legal requirements and practical reasons behind it.
Legal Obligations
The Occupational Health & Safety Act
"Every employer shall provide and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of his employees."
The National Building Regulations
"17. (1) The Minister may, after consultation with the council, make regulations, to be known as national building regulations: (e) to provide for the requirements with which buildings shall comply in so far as precautionary measures against fires or other emergencies are concerned, including the resistance of buildings against the outbreak and spreading of fires, the protection of the occupants or users of buildings or other persons against fires, and the aids or other installations to be in buildings for the combating or prevention of fires and for the vacating of such buildings in cases of fires or other emergencies."
SANS 10400: Part T – Fire Protection
Section 4.37 highlights the requirement for fire extinguishers in buildings and sets out detailed guidelines for their placement and use.
OSH Act, Section 8.e
"Providing such information, instructions, training, and supervision as may be necessary to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees."
With these regulations, you are faced with a clear obligation: fires present a workplace hazard, fire extinguishers are a necessary protective measure, and the law mandates that you must provide information, instruction, supervision, and training to your employees. This is why nearly every company in South Africa selects an emergency fire response team and sends them for basic fire fighting training. It ticks all the boxes for compliance with legislation.
Practical Reasons to Undergo Fire Safety Training
Fire Extinguisher Types and Usage
Did you know there are four main types of fire extinguishers? Using the wrong one can have disastrous consequences. For example:
- Electrical Fire: If you mistakenly use a water-based extinguisher or hose reel, the water can conduct electricity, potentially resulting in severe shocks to the person holding the extinguisher.
- Oil Fire: If you use a CO2 extinguisher on a kitchen oil fire, the compressed gas jets out with high force, potentially spreading the burning oil and intensifying the fire.
Proper fire safety training ensures that you and your staff understand these nuances, preventing injuries and containing fires effectively.
The Complete Solution
Sending yourself or your staff on a fire fighting training course is the best approach. Not only does it ensure compliance with legal requirements, but it also equips your team with essential knowledge and good practices for handling fire emergencies.
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Our fire safety courses are accredited by SAIOSH (the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health), ensuring the highest standards of training.
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What is Basic Fire Fighting
Fire fighting training equips employees to handle small workplace fires, preventing their spread. Teams are also trained to maintain fire safety, ensure good housekeeping, and proactively reduce fire risks in the workplace.