Fire Fighter II & Hazmat Operations Course

What is the Fire Fighter II & Hazmat Operations Course?

The Fire Fighter II course is a career course intended for any person wishing to pursue a career as a professional fire fighter. Our course is internationally accredited by SAESI and  based on NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. The course is designed for the person who seeks the knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a firefighting team under direct or general supervision in hazardous conditions. The Fire Fighter II course consists of a combination of classroom study, drill field practice, and training evolutions that will prepare the fire fighter to perform most fire ground functions under the supervision of an officer or experienced firefighter.

Our programme includes Hazmat Operations – a course for emergency response personnel who may be first on the scene of a hazardous materials emergency at operational level, acting in a defensive posture to protect people, the environment, or property from the effects of an unplanned hazardous materials release consistent with the competencies recommended by NFPA 1072 and supplemented by information from government agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

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

Duration

7 Weeks

PRE-REQUISITES

No Claustrophobia
No acrophobia
Fitness declaration
Valid medical certificate.
Grade 12 or equivalent.
English read/write proficiency.
Local language instructors are available on request for groups of 10+

VENUE LOCATIONS

Available at all EMCARE branches.
Available at your premises for groups of 8+.

QUALITY ALIGNMENT

SAESI / IFSAC

NFPA 1001

NFPA 1072

Certifications Available

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

Included in Course

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

CERTIFICATE VALIDITY

No Expiry Date

Additional Information

This is a Short Learning Programme.