Fire Fighting

This course aims to provide knowledge, skills, and confidence when responding to a fire emergency. In addition, it provides knowledge for the proper use of emergency equipment inorder to enhance survival in a fire emergency.

Key Learning Areas

• Procedures for dealing with fires.
• Types of fire, its context and selection of the appropriate firefighting procedures.
• Identifying, selecting and checking appropriate firefighting and safety equipment.
• Fighting containable/extinguishable fires.
• Procedures for retreating from a fire site.
• Fire handing-over procedures to appropriate personnel.
• Report/record status of fire and equipment.