When facing a fire, personal safety is the top priority, followed by ensuring the safety of others. This course emphasizes critical decision-making in extraordinary fire situations, ensuring employees:
- Recognise fire hazards
- Respond effectively without becoming victims
- Apply proper firefighting techniques
- Minimize property damage through prompt, effective action
Given that fire is a leading cause of unnatural deaths and injuries, prevention remains the most effective strategy. The actions taken within the first few minutes of discovering a fire determine its containment or spread—ultimately affecting business continuity and employee safety.
Formative assessment
Various activities will be completed.
Summative assessment
Written assessment and practical exercise to be completed at the end of the course. Minimum pass mark of 65%.
Course outline
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- identify various fire classes and select appropriate extinguishing methods
- operate different firefighting equipment, including extinguishers, hose reels, buckets, and blankets
- execute hose and hydrant operations for effective fire suppression
- apply fire prevention principles to reduce workplace risks
- understand fire behavior, including the fire triangle and methods of fire spread
- perform different types of fire attacks safely and efficiently
- develop emergency evacuation plans and lead safe evacuations
- recognise and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- alert fire departments effectively and communicate emergency warnings
- comprehend legal workplace requirements and the duties of workplace firefighters.
