Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

By the end of this course the participant will be able to:

• Properly donning a fire suit
• Properly donning and using a self-contained breathing apparatus
• Use portable fire extinguishers to put out class A, B, And C class fires (this exercise is
  conducted 4 times: once for each class of fire)
• Use all-purpose nozzles for protection and putting fires out
• Advancement of hose teams with the team leader giving commands
• Entering an internal space with S.C.B.A. and put out fire with fire hose
• Properly entering a watertight door with a fire behind door
• Taking immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency
• Performing an emergency drill following a station bill
• Identify what extinguishers to use on what class fire
• Properly ventilating a fire
• Correctly overhauling a fire
• Effectively containing a fire and using suppression system

Day 1 (Theoretical)

• Fire defense policy; safety signs/symbols on fire equipment.
• Fire prevention includes legal, financial and personal consequences.
• Procedures for employees: alerting the fire department and evacuation procedures.
• The theory of fire: methods of fire transmission, the chemistry of combustion, sources of
  heat, phases of a fire; classification of fires and extinguishing methods.
• Recognizing different types of fires (ordinary combustible materials, electrical, flammable
  liquids and gases); risks from the environment (where the fire is, structure and layout of site,
  adjacent hazards, structural materials) and appropriate firefighting procedure.
• Firefighting and safety equipment – identifying, selecting and checking fire extinguishers,
  hose reels, and buckets.
• Use of Fire Fighting safety equipment including fire extinguishers, hose reels and buckets
  and fire blankets.
• Fighting containable/extinguishable fires; firefighting methods; changes in conditions; fire
  monitoring issues.
• Retreating from a fire site and handing over to appropriate personnel.
• Reporting/recording the status of fire and equipment
• Practical training to use equipment to its full potential.

Day 2 (Practical)

• Hazards (Safety for all)
• Sound alarm
• Identify the type of fire and extinguishing agent
• Ensure that extinguisher used is in a serviceable condition
• Pull (Break seal and pull pin)
• Aim (Base of fire)
• Squeeze (Controlled action)
• Sweep (Controlled action)
• Keep eye on exit while extinguishing the fire

This course is suited for everyone who at some point in time might run the risk of being in a fire.

• Classroom lectures
• Videos
• Practical exercise

• Core Certificate for each attendee
• Civil Defense certificate for each attendee (if requested)*
• IADC Certificates for each attendee (if requested)*