Basic Fire Fighting

It is assumed that learners can read, write and communicate in one of the official languages at NQF Level 1. Unit Standard ID 12484 & 252250

Outcomes

The purpose of this training is to familiarize you with the basics of fire training, on the construction site and in the workplace. The qualifying candidate’s will at the end of this course be able to select and use the appropriate firefighting equipment to extinguish or control fires in the workplace.

Chapter1

The Chemistry of Fire

Chapter 2

Fire Prevention

Overview – What to Look For?

Class A Fires – What to Look For?

Class B Fires – What to Look For?

Class C Fires – What to Look For?

Class D Fires – What to Look For?

Chapter 3

Fire Protection

Protection From Fire

Classes Of Extinguishers

Positioning And Location of Fire Equipment

Symbolic Signs

Inspection Of Fire Equipment

Chapter 4

Fire Fighting

Discharging The Extinguisher

Establishing Fire Teams

Fire Team Protective Equipment

Drills And Training

Duties Of Team Members

Maintenance Of Extinguishers and Appliances

Duration

1 day

Time

09:00 – 13:00

This training is being offered in collaboration with MSHEQ

Enquiries

Tel: 011 298 9400

Email: sales@seifsa.co.za