Basic Fire Fighting

Occupational Health, Safety & Logistics · Beginner · 8 hours

Understand fire science, prevention and suppression — use portable extinguishers correctly and run evacuations, a legal requirement for South African workplaces.

What you'll learn

• Explain how fires start and spread
• Identify fire classes and the right extinguisher
• Use a fire extinguisher safely
• Prevent fires in the workplace
• Support a safe evacuation

Course modules

• Module 1: The Science of Fire
• Module 2: Classes of Fire
• Module 3: Fire Extinguisher Types
• Module 4: Using an Extinguisher (PASS)
• Module 5: When to Fight vs Flee
• Module 6: Fire Prevention
• Module 7: Fire Detection & Alarms
• Module 8: Evacuation Procedures
• Module 9: Special Hazards
• Module 10: Legal Compliance in SA
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).