Course Content

• 1. Breathing Aparatus
• 2. Fire Fighting - Level One
• 3. Fire Fighting - Level Two
• 4. Fire Fighting - Level Three

1.Breathing Aparatus

• Introduction
• Hazardous atmosphere
• Toxic gases
• Types of breathing aparatus
• Safety precaution
• Inspection
• Stage 1 procedure
• Search and rescue

Duration : 1 day

Target : Any person in a confined space where breathing apparatus may be necessary, such as fire fighters or personal in a hazardous chemical environment.

Modules : 1 to 8

Description : Hazardous atmosphere, types of breathing apparatus, safety precautions, inspection, search and rescue.

Legislation : Occupational Health & Safety Act of 1993

Students : Minimum of 6 to a maximum of 15

Additional : Company to supply own BA SET for practical

2.Fire Fighting - Level One

• Fire fighting
• The scene
• Principles of fire fighting
• Combustion of fire
• Causes of fire
• Types of fire
• Spreading of fire
• Extinguishers & other equipment
• Fire techniques

Duration : 4 hours

Target : Fire response team member (all staff)

Modules : 1 to 9

Description : Fire Fighting, The Scene, Combustion, Types of Fires, Techniques etc

Legislation : Occupational Health & Safety Act of 1993

Students : Minimum of 5 to a maximum of 15

3.Fire Fighting - Level Two

• The fire fighter
• The scene
• How to alert emergency services
• Combustion of fire
• Causes of fire
• Types of fire
• Spreading of fire
• Extinguishers & other equipment
• Fire hoses & couplings
• Practical fire fighting
• Fire prevention

Duration : 16 hours, 2 days

Target : Fire response team leaders (supervisors, formen)

Modules : 1 to 11

Description : Advanced, Combustion, Equipment, Prevention, Organization etc

Legislation : Occupational Health & Safety Act of 1993

Students : Minimum of 5 to a maximum of 15

Additional : The premises on which the training is given must be equipped with a fire hose system

4.Fire Fighting - Level Three

• The fire fighter
• The emergency scene
• How to alert emergency services
• Triangle of combustion
• Fire extinguishers
• Types of fire & extinguishing techniques
• Safety protocols & procedures
• Fire preventions & house keeping
• Duties of a fire marshall
• Ventilation
• Automatic sprinkler systems
• Breathing aparatus
• Communications
• Practical fire fighting

Duration : 24 hours, 3 days

Target : Fire Marshals (Supervisors, Foreman, Site Managers)

Modules : 1 to 14

Description : Duties and Protocols, Team Management, Ventilation Breathing App etc

Legislation : Occupational Health & Safety Act of 1993

Students : Minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10

Additional : The premises on which the training is given must be equipped with a fire hose system.