Fire Fighting Training Courses in Cape Town

Summary:

This two-day course is designed to develop competent fire marshals who can identify fire hazards, operate fire fighting equipment, and carry out basic fire fighting procedures safely and effectively. It covers both the theory and practical application needed to fulfil a fire marshal role in a workplace setting, in line with OHS Act requirements.

• Duration: 2 Days
• Price: R 876.86 excl. VAT · R 1,008.39 incl. VAT
• Course Code: FM
• Suitable for: employees appointed or being considered for a fire marshal role in their organisation. Also relevant for health and safety representatives, floor wardens, team leaders and anyone with responsibility for emergency response coordination in a commercial or industrial environment.

What you'll cover:

Spread across five specific outcomes, the course covers identifying different types and classes of fire, understanding and practising fire prevention principles, the correct operation of basic fire fighting equipment including extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants, and performing basic fire fighting procedures. The course also addresses the triangle of combustion, the formulation of fire extinguishers across different mediums — water, foam and CO2 — and how to communicate effectively during a fire emergency. Critical cross-field outcomes are built into the course, covering problem identification, responsible self-management, information gathering and correct use of extinguishing agents for different fire classes.

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Summary:

The most comprehensive fire fighting course in this group. Over three days, this course prepares delegates to deal with complex industrial fire scenarios, operate advanced fire fighting equipment including breathing apparatus, monitor and respond to changing fire conditions, and carry out proper reporting and scene handover procedures. It is suited to those working in higher-risk industrial, commercial or maritime environments.

• Duration: 3 Days
• Price: R 1,488.90 excl. VAT · R 1,712.24 incl. VAT
• Course Code: FM-BA
• Suitable for: fire fighting team members, safety officers, site supervisors and employees in industrial, manufacturing, warehousing or high-risk commercial environments. Also suited to those seeking to progress beyond Fire Marshal level or who require breathing apparatus competency as part of their role.

What you'll cover:

The course is structured across six modules. Module 1 covers fire prevention and protection, emergency procedures, evacuation roles, team structures and how to alert emergency services. Module 2 addresses the spread of fire and heat radiation, fire behaviour, ignition sources, fire classification and extinguishing mediums including water, dry powder, foam and CO2. Module 3 covers the selection and operation of fire fighting equipment — portable extinguishers, hose reels and fire hydrants. Module 4 deals with monitoring a fire, understanding fire development stages from ignition through to flashover and decay, and how to attack and contain a fire safely. Module 5 covers scene security and handover procedures. Module 6 addresses legal reporting requirements including COIDA and the OHS Act, inspection forms and evidence categorisation.

Summary:

A focused half-day course covering the essentials of fire extinguisher use and fire behaviour. Ideal for staff who need a working understanding of how fires start and spread, and how to select and operate the right extinguisher for the right class of fire. This is the most accessible entry point into fire safety training and suits almost any workplace.

• Duration: 5 Hours
• Price: R 264.82 excl. VAT · R 305.54 incl. VAT
• Course Code: 5E
• Suitable for: Suitable for all employees, particularly those in roles where fire extinguisher access and basic fire response awareness is a requirement. No prior fire safety training is needed. Also useful as a refresher for staff who completed training some time ago.

What you'll cover:

The course works through a single chapter covering the burning process and the chemistry behind how fires develop and spread, recognition of dangerous conditions such as backdraught, the different methods used to extinguish fires, the classification of fires into their various classes, and how to match the correct extinguisher type to each class of fire. It's concise, practical and immediately applicable in any workplace environment.

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