Fire Fighter 2 & Hazmat Operations Course (FF2)

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What is the Fire Fighter 2 & Hazmat Operations Course?

The Fire Fighter 2 Course is the next progression up from the level 1 fire fighter, and is a career course intended for any person wishing to continue a career as a professional fire fighter. Our course includes the Hazmat Operational skills programme.

DURATION

7 weeks

CERTIFICATE VALIDITY

No expiry date

Click here to access the Fire Fighter 1&2 Course Application Form
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Fire Fighter 2 & Hazmat Operations Course (FF2) at the Emcare Training Academy
Fire Fighter 2 & Hazmat Operations Course

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COURSE CONTENT

  • Fire Department Communications
  • Building Construction
  • Scene Lighting, Rescue Tools, Vehicle Extrication, and Technical Rescue
  • Fire Hose
  • Fire Streams
  • Fire Control
  • Fire Origin and Cause Determination
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Fire and Life Safety Initiatives
  • Relevant SA legislation
  • NFPA 471, 472 and 473
  • Introduction to hazardous materials
  • Properties of hazardous materials
  • Recognise and identify hazardous materials
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Command, safety and scene control
  • Hazard and risk assessment
  • Tactical priorities and defensive control strategies
  • Incident control, strategies and tactics
  • Decontamination tactics
  • Practical exercises
Training

PRE-REQUISITES

  • No Claustrophobia
  • No acrophobia
  • Fitness declaration
  • English read/write proficiency.
  • Grade 10 or equivalent.
  • Local language instructors are available on request for groups of 10+
Training

VENUE LOCATIONS

  • Available at Polokwane branch only.
  • Available at your premises for groups of 20+.
Training

QUALITY ALIGNMENT

  • LGSETA
  • US115217.
  • US242855.
  • US115224.
  • US242850.

Certifications Available

  • Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an EMCARE Certificate.

Additional Information

  • This credit-bearing skills programme is accredited by LGSETA - a quality assurance body recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Included in Course

  • A4 certificates.
  • Learner manuals.
  • Training equipment.
  • Presentation equipment.
  • For training at your premises travel/accomodation charges may apply.

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