Basic Fire Fighting Course

Course Title

Use of Fire Fighting Equipment and Hoses

Unit Standard ID

110075

Credits

3

Duration

1 Day

NQF Level

1

COURSE CONTENTS/OUTCOMES

Fire introduction

The burning process

•    Procedure in case of a fire

•    The fire triangle

•    Extinguishing methods

•    Classes of fire

•    Getting out alive

•    Different extinguishing mediums

•    How to operate an extinguisher

•    Practical use of a fire extinguisher

•    Fire Safety – Housekeeping

•    Fire prevention

•    Company policies and procedures –   safety

•    The spread of fire

•    Containment of Fire

•    Practical use of Hose reels

•    Hydrant and hose drills

•    Fire blanket and buckets