Basic Extinguisher Handling
Fire Fighting
Duration
4 Hours
Course Fee
R750
Category
Fire Fighting
Venues
Brixton, Johannesburg · Venda, Limpopo · On-site at our premises
Course overview
A focused half-day session that gives every employee the confidence to use a portable fire extinguisher correctly on a small, contained fire — the fastest way to reduce fire damage in a workplace.
Full syllabus
- 1How fire starts, grows and spreads
- 2Classes of fire and extinguisher types
- 3The PASS technique and safe approach distance
- 4When to fight and when to evacuate
- 5Live practical extinguisher drills
Learning outcomes
- Select the correct extinguisher for the fire class
- Operate an extinguisher safely on a small fire
- Raise the alarm and evacuate when a fire is beyond control
Entry requirements
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Medically and physically fit for practical fire drills
- Communication in English at NQF Level 1
CertificationCertificate of competence issued by Vhutshilo Fire Academy approximately two weeks after successful assessment.