Fire Watch/Standby

Fire Watch/Standby training is offered by RiskCom S.A. (Pty) Ltd. This training skill is designed for people who perform fire lookout duties.

Curriculum:

• Basic Understanding Of Fire And Use Of Fire Extinguishers
  • Sources of ignition    
  • Friction    
  • Theory of Fire    
• Extinguishers And Hose Reels
  • Surveillance methods    
  • Fire extinguisher ratings    
  • Types of fire extinguishers    
  • Methods of using the fire extinguishers    
  • Fire extinguisher Inspections    
  • Fire drill and general evacuation    
  • Incident locating and reporting    
  • Equipment monitoring and recording/reporting condition in accordance with standard operating procedure    
  • Maintaining building and surrounds in accordance with local requirements    
• Principles Of First Aid, The Law/Ethics And Safety.
  • Anatomy and physiology of human body    
  • CPR and Artificial Resuscitation    
  • Choking    
  • Secondary survey    
  • Shock    
  • Trauma    
  • Fractures    
  • Wound    
  • Burns    
  • Medical conditions    
• Breathing Apparatus
  • Importance of PPE    
  • Safety alert and emergencies    
  • Personal alert safety systems    
  • Emergency procedures    
  • Maintenance and Inspection of PPE    
• Course Notes
  • Locate and report relevant incidents by applying standard surveillance techniques.    
  • Monitor and report equipment condition.    
  • Perform basic First Aid skills and show enhanced levels of emergency preparedness.    
  • Maintain general housekeeping.