Wildland Fire Officer I

Take the next step in your firefighting career with this entry-level officer course, designed to develop leadership and strategic management skills for wildland firefighting operations. This 40-hour programme empowers participants to lead teams, plan operations, and ensure safety and efficiency during fire incidents.

Graduates are prepared to assume first-level officer roles, oversee firefighting operations, and progress toward advanced certification as a Wildland Fire Officer II.

Develop the leadership skills to manage teams and protect lives, property, and the environment in high-pressure wildland firefighting scenarios.

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Course duration

40 Hours

Course language

English

On- or off-site training

On- & Off-Site Available

NQF level

5

Credits

5

Entry level

NQF Level 4

Course ID

1140

Completing this course will enable you to:

Completing this course will enable you to:
• Take on leadership roles in wildland fire operations as a first-level officer.
• Plan and execute strategic and tactical operations in wildland firefighting.
• Oversee and coordinate teams, ensuring safety and efficiency on the fireground.
• Progress to Wildland Fire Officer II certification.

Course Outcomes

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Manage and lead wildland firefighting teams effectively.
  • Conduct and document pre-incident planning.
  • Assess fireground conditions to make strategic decisions.
  • Communicate clearly with teams and command structures.
  • Implement safety and operational guidelines to protect personnel and property.

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Course Curriculum

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of Wildland Firefighter II certification (SAESI or equivalent).
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Educational Requirement: Matric (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with two South African languages (one being English).
  • Health Requirement: Certified valid medical qualification (e.g., HPCSA Card, Advanced First Responder SAQA US No. 376480, NQF 3).

Accommodation and meals can also be provided, please enquire.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Leadership and Team Management
    • Principles of team leadership and motivation
    • Delegation and accountability
  • Module 2: Incident Planning and Resource Management
    • Pre-incident risk assessment and documentation
    • Allocation and management of firefighting resources
  • Module 3: Operational Decision-Making
    • Developing strategies based on fire behaviour and conditions
    • Adjusting tactics to evolving fire scenarios
  • Module 4: Communication and Coordination
    • Working within the Incident Command System (ICS)
    • Reporting and briefing techniques
  • Module 5: Safety and Compliance
    • Implementing operational guidelines for team safety
    • Monitoring adherence to national firefighting standards
  • Module 6: Field Evaluation and Leadership Assessment
    • Practical exercises in team leadership
    • Scenario-based performance evaluations

Why choose our Occupational Health and Safety courses?

  • Low-pressure lesson environment.
  • Structured modular lessons.
  • We focus on both theory and practical knowledge.
  • Fully-accredited, experienced instructors.

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