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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R4,888.00 incl. VAT

Course duration

40 Hours

Course language

English

NQF level

5

Credits

5

Entry level

NQF Level 4

Course ID

1140
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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.

Course Conditions

Pricing is exclusive of Travel Accommodation, Meals and PPE
Pricing is Inclusive of Training Material, Facilitation, Assessment and Certification
Pricing is based on training implemented at KT Academy in Mbombela
Pricing is based on group sizes of 5 + learners in a group
Discounts apply for large groups
Accommodation and meals available on request at additional rate
Special Pricing may apply for Public Training Dates

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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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