Basic Firefighting Course

This course entails identification, explanation and demonstration of the standard safety procedures during active wildfire suppression at a basic level.

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Course duration

3 Days

Course language

English

On- or off-site training

On- & Off-Site Available

NQF level

N/A

Credits

N/A

Entry level

None

SAQA ID

117079/117082

Completing this course will enable you to:

It equips students to be actively involved in the suppression of wildfires and apply sound fire suppression actions, based on the use of firefighting hand tools.

Course Outcomes

Identify unsafe acts and conditions and explain standard safety rules applied to overcome dangerous fire situations.
Demonstrate safety procedures in wildfire suppression situations.
Identify and explain basic characteristics of fire behaviour to enable safe and efficient fire suppression.
Extinguish wildfires using manual methods and procedures.
Verbal and hand signalled communication and instructions.
Use of water hose equipment.
Conduct mop-up procedures.

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Course Curriculum

Coming soon.

Why choose our Wildland Firefighting Courses?

Low-pressure lesson environment.
Extensive 20′ years experience in firefighting.
Recognised leaders in Widland Fire suppression.
Structured modular lessons.
We focus on both theory and practical knowledge.
Fully-accredited, experienced instructors.