Fire Fighting

After the learning process a students is awarded a nqf certificate and becomes qualified firefighter earning an average salary of R98 per hour. Skills are attained at the fire fighting training centre at minimal fees.

Introduction:

Study unit 1: Types of Fires

• Definition of a fire
• Elements of a fire
• Classification of fire
• Conditions of a fire
• Common sources of heat
• Transmission ways in which a fire spread

Study unit 2: Fire Prevention

• Goals of fire prevention
• Fire hazards
• Preventative measures

Study unit 3: Housekeeping

• Why is good housekeeping important?
• General housekeeping guideline
• Do’s and Don’ts

Study unit 4: Fire Fighting

• Know the use of different types of fire extinguishers
• How to operate a fire extinguisher
• Fire hoses

Study unit 5: Fighting Fire

• Make the correct decision in the process of fighting a fire
• Fighting a fire
• Fighting the fire
• Procedure after the fire
• Handing over to the emergency services
• ROAST
• Methods of extinguishment