Basic Fire Fighting Training

Lesson 1 • Heat Transfer Mechanisms

Explains conduction, convection, and radiation as fire spread pathways. Prepares responders to anticipate fire movement in structures.

Lesson 2 • Combustion Chemistry Basics

Covers the fire tetrahedron, oxidation reactions, and fuel types. Establishes the chemical basis for all suppression strategies taught later.

Lesson 3 • Stages of Fire Development

Examines incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay stages. Connects stage recognition to early intervention opportunities.

Lesson 1 • Risk-Benefit Decision Making

Applies risk-benefit analysis to incipient fire scenarios. Ensures responders act only when conditions justify intervention.

Lesson 2 • Dynamic Hazard Monitoring

Covers continuous reassessment as fire conditions change. Reinforces that hazard recognition is an ongoing process, not a one-time check.

Lesson 3 • Scene Size-Up Procedures

Teaches a structured size-up sequence for rapid scene evaluation. Produces a mental model that drives all subsequent tactical decisions.

Lesson 4 • Fuel and Occupancy Hazards

Categorises hazardous materials, flammable liquids, and occupancy-specific risks. Enables responders to prioritise threats by severity.

Lesson 1 • PPE Selection Criteria

Explains PPE classifications, thermal ratings, and hazard matching. Connects equipment choice to the specific risks identified in Chapter 2.

Lesson 2 • PPE Inspection and Maintenance

Details pre-use inspection, cleaning, and storage protocols for all PPE. Prevents equipment failure caused by undetected damage or contamination.

Lesson 3 • Donning and Doffing Procedures

Provides step-by-step donning and doffing sequences for full PPE ensembles. Timed practice builds the speed required in emergency conditions.

Lesson 1 • Extinguisher Inspection and Readiness

Details monthly inspection, hydrostatic testing intervals, and recharge procedures. Ensures equipment is always mission-ready between deployments.

Lesson 2 • Extinguisher Classification System

Explains Class A through K fire classifications and matching extinguisher types. Builds the selection logic required before any hands-on operation.

Lesson 3 • PASS Technique and Application

Teaches the Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep method with correct stance and distance. Repeated drills build muscle memory for effective discharge under stress.

Lesson 4 • Extinguishing Agent Properties

Compares water, dry chemical, CO2, foam, and clean agent suppressants. Links agent chemistry to the fire tetrahedron interruption methods from Chapter 1.

Lesson 1 • Flammable Liquid Fire Control

Covers foam and dry chemical application on Class B pan and spill fires. Emphasises vapour suppression to prevent re-ignition after knockdown.

Lesson 2 • Electrical Equipment Fire Response

Teaches de-energisation priorities and CO2 or clean agent use on Class C fires. Prevents electrocution risk while achieving fire suppression.

Lesson 3 • Kitchen and Cooking Fire Control

Focuses on Class K fire suppression using wet chemical agents and lid smothering. Addresses the unique re-ignition risk of high-temperature cooking oils.

Lesson 4 • Solid Fuel Fire Suppression

Addresses suppression of Class A fires in wood, paper, and textile fuels. Builds on extinguisher selection skills to achieve full extinguishment.

Lesson 1 • Alarm Activation and Notification

Covers manual pull station use, PA announcements, and emergency service notification. Establishes the communication chain that precedes all evacuation actions.

Lesson 2 • Evacuation Route Management

Teaches primary and secondary egress route assessment and crowd flow direction. Links route selection to the hazard monitoring skills from Chapter 2.

Lesson 3 • Assisting Mobility-Impaired Occupants

Provides techniques for evacuating occupants who cannot self-evacuate. Ensures no occupant is left behind due to physical limitations.

Lesson 4 • Concurrent Suppression and Evacuation

Addresses role assignment when one team suppresses while another evacuates. Prevents resource conflict and ensures both tasks are completed safely.

Lesson 1 • Incident Termination Procedures

Covers all-clear declaration, scene turnover, and post-incident documentation. Formally closes the incident and initiates the after-action process.

Lesson 2 • Resource Coordination and Tracking

Addresses personnel accountability, equipment deployment, and resource status tracking. Prevents freelancing and ensures command maintains situational awareness.

Lesson 3 • Radio and Verbal Communication

Teaches radio discipline, plain language protocols, and face-to-face briefing formats. Reduces miscommunication that causes tactical errors under stress.

Lesson 4 • Incident Command System Overview

Introduces incident command system (ICS) structure, span of control, and unified command concepts. Provides the organisational framework for all coordinated response actions.

Lesson 1 • Corrective Action Planning

Guides development of corrective actions from AAR findings with assigned owners and deadlines. Closes the improvement loop by tracking implementation.

Lesson 2 • After-Action Review Process

Teaches structured hot wash and formal AAR facilitation techniques. Converts incident experience into documented lessons for the organisation.

Lesson 3 • Scene Preservation and Investigation Support

Covers fire origin and cause indicators, evidence preservation, and investigator liaison. Ensures fire suppression actions do not compromise the investigation.

Lesson 4 • Equipment Rehabilitation and Recharge

Details post-incident PPE decontamination, SCBA recharge, and extinguisher recharge. Returns all equipment to full operational readiness promptly.