Acquire essential skills in fire prevention, suppression, and safety protocols, including using firefighting equipment and understanding evacuation procedures. Additionally, you’ll learn about fire behaviour, risk assessment, and emergency response strategies to mitigate fire hazards effectively.
Firefighting is not only valuable for individuals pursuing a firefighting career but also for anyone interested in personal safety, community involvement, and emergency preparedness. It empowers individuals to respond effectively to emergencies, contribute to public safety efforts, and make informed decisions that can save lives and property.
Course Content
- Identify the causes of fires.
- Different classes of fires.
- The prevention of fires is explained in relation to general organisational housekeeping.
- Fire prevention is explained in relation to industry safe practices (OHS Act) and company specific procedures.
- The consequences of non-adherence to safe practices are explained in relation to organisational procedures.
- The basic fire fighting equipment is identified as provided by the organisation.
- The operating of basic fire fighting equipment is demonstrated in accordance with organisational procedures.
- The type of fire fighting equipment is identified in relation to specific types of fires.
- Class B fires.
- Class C fires.
- Class D fires.
- The steps to be taken when fighting fires are explained and demonstrated in accordance with organisational procedures.
- The precautions to be taken when fighting fires are explained according to organisational procedures.
- The steps to be taken when containing fires are described in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months