Perform Basic Fire Fighting & Apply Fire Fighting Techniques

Perform Basic Fire Fighting & Apply Fire Fighting Techniques

The Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria for this course are:

1. To discuss and explain procedures for dealing with fires in the workplace.

2. Identify the type of fire, and its context and select the appropriate fire fighting procedure.

3. Identify, select and check appropriate fire fighting and safety equipment.

4. Fight containable/extinguishable fires.

5. Retreat from the fire site and hand over to appropriate personnel.

6. Record the status of fire and equipment.

The purpose of the training course:

The learner credited with this course will be capable of identifying, containing, preventing, and extinguishing different types of fires by operating basic firefighting equipment.

The learner will be capable of:
1. Identifying different types of fires.

2. Explaining and practicing fire prevention.

3. Operating basic firefighting equipment.

4. Perform basic firefighting procedures.

What is the purpose of basic firefighting training?

The purpose of this basic fire fighting training is to give participants skills, knowledge, and expertise that will enable them to identify the conditions capable of causing fire, know how to use a fire extinguisher, respond appropriately to fire emergencies and follow the fire evacuation plan, adequately implement fire emergency procedures.

our own safety must be your primary concern when attempting to fight a fire.

Be certain of the following questions before deciding to fight a fire:

1. Is the fire small not spreading at a rapid pace?

2. Do you have the proper fire extinguisher?

3. Is the fire blocking your exit if you cannot control it?

Our Fire Training Course Content Covers:

Part 1 Introduction to Course

- Programme Activities - Course Objectives

Part 2 Intro to Chemistry of Fire

- Fire Triangle - Elements of Fire - Sources of Ignition - Definitions - Transfer of Heat - Methods of Extinguishing - Classes of Fire - Extinguishers Agents and Limitations 

Part 3 Intro to Fire Prevention

- Overview - What to look for? - Class A Fires - Class B Fires - Class C Fires - Class D Fires

Part 4 Intro to Fire Protection

- Protection from Fire - Introduction - Classes of Extinguishers - Other Fire Appliances - Positioning and Location of Fire Equipment - Symbolic Signs - Recognition Test - Inspection of Fire Equipment - Fire Equipment Register – Example

Part 5 Intro to Fire Fighting

- Objective - Discharging the Extinguisher - Do not fight the fire if … - Establishing Fire Teams - Fire Team Protective Equipment - Drills and Training - Duties of Team Members - Maintenance of Extinguishers and Appliances

Part 6 Intro to Emergency Planning

- Objective - Potential Emergencies - Emergency Teams - Emergency Management 

Part 7 Responding to an Emergency

- Fire Emergency Steps - Trapped? What to do? - On Fire? What to do - Evacuation Procedures

Our learners will learn how to react in the event of a fire outbreak. It is about bringing the fire under control and putting it out quickly and safely.

Basic Fire Fighting

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What you will learn

• Discuss and explain procedures for dealing with fires in the workplace.
• Identify the type of fire, its context and select the appropriate fire fighting procedure.
• Identify, select and check appropriate fire fighting and safety equipment.

Rating: 4.875

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 1 hour

Instructor: Madelyne Lansdell