Course overview

Fire is one of the few workplace emergencies that can change character in seconds. A small flame in a waste bin can remain manageable, or it can ignite wall linings, involve electrical services, spread smoke through a building and become life-threatening before people fully understand what is happening. Effective fire safety therefore starts long before anyone picks up an extinguisher.

Modules included

• Module 1: The Workplace Fire Fighter’s Role
• Module 2: Fire Safety in the South African Workplace
• Module 3: How Fire Starts and Develops
• Module 4: Recognising Fire Hazards and Common Causes
• Module 5: Preventing Fires Before They Start
• Module 6: Fire Classes and What Is Burning
• Module 7: Extinguishing Agents: How They Control Fire
• Module 8: Workplace Fire Fighting Equipment
• Module 9: Selecting, Inspecting and Handling Portable Extinguishers
• Module 10: Responding to a Small Fire Safely
• Module 11: Smoke, Evacuation and Emergency Communication
• Module 12: Special Fire Risks in South African Workplaces
• Module 13: After the Fire: Reporting, Preservation and Recovery