Fire Fighter 1 + Hazmat Awareness
Combined programme
Duration
Flexible — enquire
Course Fee
Quote on request
Category
Hazmat
Venues
Brixton, Johannesburg · Venda, Limpopo · On-site at our premises
Course overview
Structured fire fighter and hazardous materials training aligned to international awareness and operations levels, delivered with full protective equipment and realistic incident simulations.
Full syllabus
- 1Incident command system and responder roles
- 2Recognising and identifying hazardous materials (placards, NFPA 704, SDS)
- 3Chemical properties, exposure routes and health effects
- 4Protective clothing selection and safe donning/doffing
- 5Containment, control and product transfer techniques
- 6Decontamination corridors and termination procedures
Learning outcomes
- Recognise a hazardous materials incident and isolate the scene
- Interpret placards, labels and safety data sheets
- Operate safely within the incident command structure
- Perform defensive control actions and decontamination
Entry requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Medical fitness certificate for respiratory protection
- Basic fire fighting background recommended
CertificationCertificate of competence issued on successful theory and practical assessment, typically within two weeks.