Objective

• Provide delegates with the knowledge to identify and prevent fire hazards.
• Familiarize participants with the correct procedures and actions to adopt when confronted with smoke and fire.

Target Group

This course is designed for all persons who require basic knowledge and skills in fire prevention and firefighting.

Prerequisites

None required

Examination

Delegates will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate. Delegates will be required to undertake a written test. The pass mark for this course is 80%.

Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements

Course Contents

Delegates who successfully complete this course will acquire the following knowledge and skills:

Theory
• Elements of fire
• Fire spread
• How to raise the alarm on discovering a fire
• How to identify classes of fire
• Correct identification, use and operation of first aid fire extinguishers
• Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) and uses
• How to operate RPE
• Self-rescue techniques

Practical
• Fire blanket demonstration
• Use of various types of Fire Extinguishers
• Use of fire hose reel
• Self-rescue Techniques without respiratory equipment