Fire Warden training is a critical aspect of providing a safe, prepared, and legally compliant work environment.
Fire losses amount to millions of rands per annum in damage to buildings and assets, as well as the tragic loss of life. Our firefighting courses equip your workplace Fire Wardens with the skills and confidence to quickly and effectively extinguish fires and assist with fire prevention and good housekeeping practices.
Absolute Health Services is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA), the South Africa Qualification Certification Committee (SAQCC), and approved by the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL).
Our Firefighting course includes a theory segment that teaches essential fire prevention principles, the different classes of fire, the importance of good housekeeping, how to manage a fire emergency, etc.
The practical portion of the training gives delegates the hands-on skills and confidence to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire safely.
R975.00 excluding VAT
1 Day
Our Advanced Firefighting course is designed to equip delegates with the additional knowledge and skills needed to manage larger, fast-moving fires in higher-risk environments.
We cover backdraughts, flashovers, firefighting PPE, and include additional practical exposure using fire extinguishers, high-pressure hoses, and hydrants.
R2,150.00 excluding VAT
2 Days
Our South African Fire Equipment Servicing Technician course is fully accredited by the SAQCC and presented to a high standard. The course provides aspiring technicians with the skills to service basic firefighting equipment such as extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, and booster connections.
After gaining practical exposure, delegates may go on to register with the SAQCC.
R4,950.00 excluding VAT
5 Days
On completion of one of our firefighting courses, delegates will have a better understanding of the theoretical aspects of fire and will have had the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher to extinguish a real fire.
Having appointed Fire Wardens that are trained in basic firefighting and understand the different types of fires is not only a legal requirement but also a good management decision that reduces the risk of severe losses and damages due to a fire emergency. Fire damage to buildings, assets, materials, and stock, as well as disruption at work results in business downtime, loss of revenue earnings, and the possible loss of life with catastrophic consequences.
Sending your Fire Wardens on a firefighting course supports health and safety compliance and gives your team the confidence and ability to extinguish fires before they rage out of control. Our firefighting courses are accredited by the Health and Welfare SETA and Absolute Health Services is accredited by the QCTO.
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Fires in the workplace can start as a result of a number of different causes. It’s important to have a thorough understanding of what the common root causes are and then to ensure that effective preventative measures are put in place. It is vital that your health and safety team attend a practical, hands-on firefighting course.
In most workplace settings, it’s possible for waste produced on site to gather over time. Left to accumulate, this waste becomes a fuel source of combustible material that may cause a fire to start. Even simple office materials like paper and cardboard can easily catch alight if the situation presents itself. As a precautionary measure, always make sure that waste is cleared regularly from your workplace, and that large masses of paper such as archives are stored correctly and orderly. Ideally, store documents digitally where possible.
Depending on the industry you’re in, there may be flammable liquids being used that could potentially cause a fire if accidentally spilled or stored incorrectly. HAZMAT training is essential for understanding how to properly store flammable substances and firefighting training is likewise important in these settings.
Accidents and incidents do happen in the workplace, but often the accidents are caused by employee negligence or by employees not adhering to the company’s Health and Safety Policy or the requirements of the OHS Act. A common example is employees leaving heaters on in the workplace overnight or smoking in the workplace. Always make sure that health and safety procedures are put in place and enforced to reduce the risk of workplace accidents and fires.
Unsafe wiring and faulty electrical equipment are common causes of fires in the workplace. Any faulty electrical infrastructure should be immediately reported and fixed and an electrical Certificate of Compliance obtained to avoid potential fire hazards. Professional electricians should always be consulted in these situations – never allow unlicensed individuals to attend to or repair electrical hazards.
The smoking areas in your workplace should always be designed and allocated according to legislation and required health and safety measures in order to prevent fires. Smoking signs and ashtrays need to be provided in dedicated smoking areas to ensure the proper extinguishing of cigarettes.
While fire and evacuation drills may seem inconvenient or disruptive, they are an essential procedure that must be practised regularly to ensure everyone can respond safely and effectively in an emergency. To prevent the loss of life in the event of a real emergency, all employees need to understand and practise evacuation procedures.
In South Africa, all companies must perform two fire or evacuation drills per year and have a record that of these fire drills were performed. It is also important for all employees to understand that firefighting equipment may not be tampered with, as fire extinguishers and other emergency preparedness equipment must be in good working order in case a fire starts.
OHS Act Section 38(1)(n) it states that any person who tampers with or misuses any safety equipment installed or provided to any person by an employer or user will be liable to a fine of up to R50,000.00 or to imprisonment for a period of up to one year, or both. This includes stealing basic firefighting equipment, using the fire hose reels to wash vehicles or floors, or general horseplay in the workplace using fire equipment.
