OVERVIEW
The Fundamentals of Fire Fighting Course in accordance with the Standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) of the United States and the International Protocols and Techniques of the Fire Fighting Industry. While we do cover some theory in our courses, the main focus is on students actually demonstrating their proficiency on our live fire simulators.
PRE-REQUISITES
Basic Fire Fighting training is a basic course with no pre-requisites required.
COURSE CONTENT
This course on basic firefighting covers all areas of firefighting, from the prevention and detection of fires through the extinguishing of blazes. Throughout the entirety of the process, a significant focus is placed on communication.
The following topics will be covered:
- Elements of Fire
- Fire Triangle and Tetrahedron
- Gases
- Liquids
- Solids
- Ignition in the triangle
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Oxygen percentages
- Chain reaction
- Phases and nature of fire
- Flammability
- Combustibility
- Phases of Fire
- Incipient Phase
- Free Burning Phase (flashover)
- Smoldering Phase (back-draft)
- Classes of Fires
- Fire Extinguisher Basics
- Classes of Fire Extinguishers
- Rating System of Fire Extinguisher
- Limitations of Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Inspection and Use of Fire Extinguishers
PRACTICAL
Using the most recent technological advancements to fight live fires (Bullex Magnum Simulator) Magnum is a fire training system that was developed to meet the demands of advanced hose line and fire extinguisher training. Because of its reinforced construction and durable components, the Magnum can withstand extensive hands-on training in which users can run evolution after evolution and strike it with nearly anything in their armory of firefighting equipment.
COURSE DURATION
01-Day Theory & Practical
VALUE ADDED
- Registration
- Examination Entry Fees
- Comprehensive Course Notes
- Certificate (on successful completion)
TRAINING LOCATION
This class can also be given in-house, with a maximum of 15 participants per session if prior arrangements are made.