Purpose:

This program will enable the learner to demonstrate knowledge of work place fires, their probable causes, how to prevent them, how they are detected and how to apply emergency fire fighting procedures.

Course Contents:

• Fire Behaviour

• The Burning Process

• Classes of fire

• Fire Class Symbols

• The Products of Combustion

• Transmission of Heat

• Fire cause and Prevention

• Fire Fighting Equipment

• Portable Fire Extinguishers

• Selection, Placement and Maintenance of Portable Fire Equipment

• Safe use of Fire Extinguishers

• Fire Hose-Reels

• Fire Blankets

• Fire Preparedness

• Emergency Plan

• Emergency Procedures

• Detection and Warning systems

• Emergency teams

• Emergency Control room

• Assembly points

Course Duration: 8 Hours

SAQA US ID: 120331

NQF Level: 2

Credits: 3