Target Population

Company Fire Teams

Course Contents:

• Definitions

• Fire Causes

• The Burning Process

  • Fire Triangle

  • Fire Extinguishment

  • Classification of Fire

  • Extinguishing Agents

  • Method of Spread

  • Fire Control

  • Fire Extinguishers and Hose Reels

  • Classifications and Ratings

  • Types

  • Selection and Placements

  • Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use

  • Hose Reel Inspection and Use

• Getting Out Alive

• Fire Hose and Hose Tools

• Fire Prevention

• Evacuation Plans and Procedures

Learners credited with this unit standard will be capable of:

• Identifying, containing, preventing and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic fire fighting equipment

Course Duration: 16 Hours

SAQA US ID: 252250

NQF Level: 1

Credits: 3