Advanced Fire Fighting Course

Course Title

Advanced Fire Fighting

Unit Standard ID

13961

Credits

4

Duration

2 Days

NQF Level

2

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
• Rescue carries
• Establishing fire teams

• Fire Safety – Housekeeping
• Fire prevention
• Company policies and procedures – safety
• The spread of fire
• Containment of Fire
• Personal protective equipment
• Establishing fire teams
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Practical use of Hose reels
• Use of hydrant and canvas hoses
• Hose drills
• Fire blanket and buckets