If you’re interested in pursuing firefighting as a career, you’ll have to undergo fire fighting training first. EMCARE is here to help you on this journey, offering comprehensive, accredited, and accessible firefighting training across South Africa. In this brief read, we will cover what firefighting training we have available at our EMCARE branches, along with what each firefighting course entails. Keep reading to learn more about our EMCARE courses and how we can help you expand your knowledge and expertise.
About EMCARE
For health and safety training, EMCARE is a reliable, reputable company with branches across South Africa. We offer multiple training courses covering a variety of health and safety sectors, including fire fighting training for those looking to do fire fighting professionally. We also offer comprehensive first aid courses, working at heights training, and health and safety courses for prospecting safety officers. All of our country-wide establishments are fully equipped and furnished to provide our students with the best training and education necessary to handle work in the health and safety field. Whether you’re looking to brush up on your first aid skills, train your employees to handle emergency situations, or become a fully accredited health and safety officer, EMCARE has got your back.
Creating the newest generation of emergency medical professionals is our ultimate goal, and we strive to provide the knowledge and expertise needed to handle emergency situations, especially in cases where lives are on the line. We believe that qualified health and safety experts are essential, and our ultimate goal is to train future generations to carry the torch of emergency response and care. That’s why we make sure that all our students have all the right skills necessary to handle intense situations and produce favourable results.
If you’re ready to get started and learn all the skills you need to succeed in the world of health and safety, sign up for an EMCARE training course. Our skilled experts will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills you need.
Why Choose Us?
What sets EMCARE apart in terms of quality health and safety training providers, is our commitment to our students. We offer accessible facilities and esteemed experts all in the name of providing our students with everything they need to succeed in the industry. With fully staffed, fully equipped training centres in six major cities across South Africa, we make sure to deliver consistent, high-quality training no matter where you are located.
Alongside our student-centric outlook, we also have plenty of experience under our belts. EMCARE has been offering world-class courses since 1997, cementing our company as an industry leader in health and safety training. If you are the owner or manager of a company with employees you need to oversee, our safety training courses also help you comply with Department of Labour and OHS regulations, working at height safety, emergency care, and fire fighting preparedness. Having some or all of your employees partaking in one of our training courses can help you ensure that your business aligns with the requirements of the law, protecting both you and your employees from harm.
EMCARE courses are also accredited by numerous industry bodies, both nationally and internationally, so you can be sure that every certificate you receive after completing one of our courses is 100% legitimate.
Fire Fighting Training: EMCARE’s Fire Fighting Courses
Our fire fighting training courses cover a broad range of essential skills every fire fighter needs. We offer a few fire fighting training courses and you are welcome to sign up for one or all of them, depending on where you are in your training.
To start off, we have our Basic Fire Awareness Course (BFA), which covers how to manage and extinguish a fire in the home or office environment. This is a half-day course useful for employees and individuals alike, helping people recognize the telltale signs of a potential fire as well as how to handle the issue with the tools available. The course also covers the use of fire hydrants and other fire safety tools, with a variety of skills and various firefighting equipment covered during the course. This course is aimed at preventing fire hazards, creating a calm environment to handle a potential fire, and building confidence when faced with an unexpected fire emergency.
A brief breakdown of this course content includes:
- Fire introduction
- The burning process
- The fire tetrahedron
- Classes of fire
- PPE
- Extinguishing mediums and extinguishers
- Fire equipment requirements
- Methods of operation
- Operating procedure
- Care and maintenance of fire equipment
- How fire spreads, fire prevention
- Fire hose reels, fire buckets, fire blankets
- Getting out alive
- Fire hose reels, blankets, and buckets
- Lifting and carrying techniques
- Practical demonstrations
Next up, we have the Basic Fire Fighting Training/ Fire Marshal Course (BFF), which is a full-day course covering in-depth knowledge on how to identify, contain, prevent, and extinguish different types of fires using basic firefighting equipment. This is a great option for those looking to learn the basics of fire fighting techniques and how to apply these skills safely and effectively in emergency situations.
Course content for the BFF module includes:
- Fire Introduction
- Giving Warning Of A Fire
- The Burning Process
- The Fire Tetrahedron
- Classes Of Fire
- PPE
- Extinguishing Mediums And Extinguishers
- Water
- Foam
- Carbon Dioxide
- Dry Chemical Powder
- Fire Equipment Requirements
- Methods Of Operation
- Operating Procedure
- Care And Maintenance Of Fire Equipment
- How Fire Spreads
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Hose Reels
- Fire Buckets
- Fire Blankets
- Getting Out Alive
- Lifting And Carrying Techniques
- Fire Suppression With Hose And Hydrant Operations
- Types Of Fire Attacks
- Emergency Plan Basics
Next up is the two-day Advanced Fire Fighting Training Course (AFF) for those looking to expand on their fire fighting knowledge and skills. This course covers everything available in the previously mentioned fire fighting training course, as well as additional practical knowledge and essential skills needed to operate hand-held fire fighting equipment. This course dives deeper into both fire prevention and fire rescue for those looking to further their expertise.
This course content includes:
- Fire Introduction
- Giving Warning Of A Fire
- The Burning Process
- The Fire Tetrahedron
- Classes Of Fire
- PPE
- Extinguishing Mediums And Extinguishers
- Water
- Foam
- Carbon Dioxide
- Dry Chemical Powder
- Fire Equipment Requirements
- Methods Of Operation
- Operating Procedure
- Care And Maintenance Of Fire Equipment
- How Fire Spreads
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Hose Reels
- Fire Buckets
- Fire Blankets
- Getting Out Alive
- Lifting And Carrying Techniques
- Fire Suppression With Hose And Hydrant Operations
- Types Of Fire Attacks
- Emergency Plan Basics
- Fire Prevention
- Extinguishers, Hose Reels & Hose and Hydrant Drills
If you’re interested in taking part in fire fighting training and would like to learn more about what EMCARE has to offer, head over to our website and take a look through our fire fighting training courses or book a session at one of our training facilities today!
