Basic Wildland Firefighting

COURSE OUTLINE

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

• identify:

  • factors influencing wildland fire behaviour
  • types of wildland fires and their dangers
  • various methods in contacting the fire department
  • basic preventative measures
  • types of fire lines and the construction thereof
  • PPE to be used
  • tools and equipment to be used during wildland fires
  • problem situations that firefighters may encounter and the corrective actions
  • understand and interpret the fire danger index levels

• explain:

  • basic communication skills on the fire ground
  • methods of attack in accordance with fire behaviour
  • and demonstrate mop-up procedures
  • legal requirements.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Unit Standard Title:

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

Basic Firefighter

HUB Availability:

Target Groups:

• All employees who could be required to respond to grass and wildland fire incidents
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Unit Standard Title:

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

Basic Firefighter

HUB Availability:

Target Groups:

• All employees who could be required to respond to grass and wildland fire incidents
SIGN UP FOR WEBINAR

Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Unit Standard Title:

Classroom Price:

R 2 130

Classroom Duration:

2 days
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

2 days
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

Professional Body:

Saiosh

CPD Points:

5

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

Basic Firefighter

HUB Availability:

Target Groups:

• All employees who could be required to respond to grass and wildland fire incidents
SIGN UP FOR CLASSROOM