FIRE FIGHTING
COURSE DESCRIPTION
On Completion Of The Course, The Successful Learner Will Be Capable Of Identifying, Containing, Preventing And Extinguishing Different Types Of Fires By Operating Basic Fire fighting Equipment.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Various activities will be completed during class as well as for homework.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
A Written Test Will Be Completed As Well As Practical Assessment.
COURSE OUTLINE
On Completion Of The Course, The Successful Learner Will Be Capable Of Identifying, Containing, Preventing And Extinguishing Different Types Of Fires By Operating Basic Firefighting Equipment By Completing The Outcomes.
The nature of the fire is
correctly identified and its context correctly assessed
Appropriate fire fighting and safety equipment is selected and checked
Hazards are isolated
Fire is approached according to procedures
Changes in the fire are monitored and responded to
Retreat from the fire site is undertaken according to appropriate retreat
procedures for the type of fire
Applicable chemistry of fires
Methods of fire transmission
Types of fires
Selection of fire fighting
procedures for particular fires
Prevention of fires
Types, uses and operation of fire
fighting and safety equipment
Retreat procedures form fire
Issues to consider when monitoring
fire and site
Handover procedures
Reporting and recording
requirements
Explain the implications of not adhering to
sequence of activities and operations as described in the specific outcomes and
making decisions inappropriate to the task