Intended for
Personnel who serve as members of an Industrial Fire Brigade at Advanced Exterior Level (or others who are designated to perform in a similar fire fighting role)
Duration
40 hours
5 Days to complete
Aims
To provide the skills and knowledge required to enable Fire Brigade members to conduct advanced exterior fire fighting, safely and competently.
Content
Day 1
- Course Registration and Introduction
- NFPA 1081 –The Basics
- PPE – Checks, Use and Maintenance
- Fire Science – Theory of Combustion and Classification of Fire
- Practical Exercises on the Fire Ground
Day 2
- Hose Handling
- Fire Suppression
- Introduction to Master Streaming
- Introduction to Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Breathing Apparatus Pre-Use and Daily Inspections
Day 3
- Correct Methods for Donning and Doffing SCBA
- Operational Methods of Changing SCBA Cylinders
- Casualty Handling
- Search Procedures
- Practical Exercises on Fire Ground
Day 4
- Theory of Foam
- Foam Equipment
- Practical Exercises on Fire Ground
Day 5
- Alternative means of Fire Suppression (valve closures, boundary isolation, combination fire fighting media)
- Pressurised Gas Fires
- Salvage, Water Control, Damage Mitigation
- Practical Exercises on Fire Ground
Price
2900$