EMCARE January Article Summaries

• 27 February 2022

1. Fire Fighting Training: Terminology to Expect in EMCARE’s Course:
   
   Calm, clear, and reduced communication between firefighters in a fire emergency is essential to avoid unnecessary injuries or accidents. Due to the unpredictability of fires and the presence of smoke, firefighters need to communicate quickly in condensed phrases so that the correct actions are uniformly taken and that minimal smoke is inhaled. This article introduces you to common terminology used by firefighters, such as collapse zone, backfiring, and accountability. EMCARE’s fire fighting training courses will ensure you understand the important firefighter terminology. Read more
   
   
2. Different Types of Firefighter Jobs Made Achievable through an EMCARE Firefighting Course:
   
   Many people do not realise that there are multiple types of firefighting jobs that you can pursue after a firefighting course. Wildland firefighter, airport firefighter, fire investigator, and firefighter engineer are a few of the common firefighting jobs that this article covers. EMCARE’s firefighter courses will prepare you to pursue your dream firefighter job. Read more
   
   
3. First Aid Training for Your Family:
   
   When your family member is suffering from a medical emergency, you can be thrust into a state of panic and distress. Being unprepared to assist your choking child, burnt spouse, or unconscious parent can cause you to act in ways that can exacerbate the medical emergency. EMCARE offers first aid training designed for families that is exceptionally beneficial for correctly and confidently handling a family member’s medical emergency. Read more
   
   
4. Everything You Need to Know About EMCARE’s Supervisor Health and Safety Course:
   
   EMCARE is devoted to providing individuals with health and safety training that is essential to keeping themselves and others safe from risks and hazards. This article covers the different types of hazards that people face, the importance of risk assessment and management, and the South African health and safety legislation. No matter your industry, you will benefit from the critical skills and knowledge shared in EMCARE’s health and safety training courses. Read more
   
   
5. Safety Officer Course: Which Industries Would Need Your Services the Most?
   
   While every industry requires the skills and professionalism of a safety officer and can benefit from the increase in health and safety in their workplace, certain industries require safety officer services more than others. Manufacturing, mining, construction, and health service industries have an increased requirement for safety officer services due to the increased prevalence of health and safety risks in these workplaces. From hazardous mines or construction sites to less risky workplaces such as an office, EMCARE’s safety officer course will equip you to ensure safety in any workplace. Read more
   
   
6. Working at Heights Course: How the Field can be Made Safer for its Workers
   
   The prevalence of health and safety hazards for employees who work at heights is well known across the world. Electricians, construction workers, and forestry workers are a few of the workers required to perform work at heights that can put their safety at risk. Increasing your ability to perform work at heights safely is imperative, and this can be easily done with the EMCARE working at heights course. In your training with EMCARE, you will learn how to select the correct gear, inspect the gear for any faults, use reliable anchor points, and know how to use height equipment correctly, all of which contribute to making the field safer for employees who work at heights. Read more