Fire Prevention and Fighting Course

Lesson 1 • Stages of Fire Development

Describes incipient, growth, fully developed, and decay phases. Enables recognition of fire stage to guide suppression and evacuation decisions.

Lesson 2 • Heat Transfer Mechanisms

Explains conduction, convection, and radiation as pathways for fire spread. Connects heat transfer modes to building fire progression scenarios.

Lesson 3 • Chemistry of Combustion

Covers oxidation reactions, fuel types, and ignition thresholds. Establishes the chemical foundation needed for all subsequent fire behaviour topics.

Lesson 4 • Fire Behaviour in Structures

Analyses how compartment geometry, ventilation, and materials affect fire dynamics. Prepares students to anticipate fire movement inside buildings.

Lesson 1 • Hazardous Materials and Storage

Covers safe storage requirements for flammables, oxidisers, and reactive materials. Reduces ignition risk through proper segregation and containment practices.

Lesson 2 • Fire Risk Assessment Process

Teaches a structured five-step risk assessment methodology. Connects hazard identification to likelihood and consequence scoring for prioritisation.

Lesson 3 • Human Factors in Fire Risk

Examines how behaviour, complacency, and poor housekeeping elevate fire risk. Supports development of targeted awareness and behavioural change programmes.

Lesson 4 • Electrical Fire Hazards

Identifies overloading, arcing, and insulation failure as primary electrical ignition causes. Guides inspection routines that prevent electrical fires.

Lesson 1 • Active Suppression System Types

Introduces sprinkler, gaseous, foam, and dry chemical suppression systems. Matches system type to occupancy hazard class and fuel type.

Lesson 2 • Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

Establishes schedules and procedures for verifying system operability. Ensures prevention systems perform as designed when a fire occurs.

Lesson 3 • Prevention Programme Management

Builds a facility-wide fire prevention programme with roles, audits, and continuous improvement. Integrates prevention activities into daily operational routines.

Lesson 4 • Passive Fire Protection Principles

Covers fire-resistant construction, compartmentation, and structural protection. Shows how building design limits fire and smoke spread without active intervention.

Lesson 1 • Rehabilitation at Emergency Incidents

Covers rest, rehydration, medical monitoring, and rotation cycles during operations. Prevents heat stress, exhaustion, and cardiac events on the fireground.

Lesson 2 • Firefighter Risk Management

Applies risk-benefit analysis to tactical decisions and operational safety. Establishes the principle that no property is worth a firefighter's life.

Lesson 3 • Carcinogen Exposure Reduction

Identifies cancer-causing exposures from smoke, soot, and fire debris. Implements decontamination and gear cleaning protocols to reduce cumulative exposure.

Lesson 4 • Safety Culture and Accountability

Builds organisational norms where safety reporting and near-miss sharing are encouraged. Reduces systemic risk through leadership commitment and crew accountability.

Lesson 1 • Hose Lines and Nozzle Operations

Introduces hose types, couplings, and nozzle patterns for structural firefighting. Builds foundational water delivery skills used in interior and exterior attacks.

Lesson 2 • Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance

Details monthly visual checks, annual servicing, and hydrostatic testing intervals. Ensures extinguishers are fully charged and operational at all times.

Lesson 3 • Breathing Apparatus and Protective Gear

Explains self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) components, donning, and air management. Ensures safe operation in oxygen-deficient and toxic atmospheres.

Lesson 4 • Ladders, Hand Tools, and Forcible Entry

Covers ground ladder types, hand tool use, and forcible entry techniques. Supports access and egress operations during structural firefighting.

Lesson 1 • Ventilation Tactics

Explains horizontal, vertical, and positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) methods. Coordinates ventilation with attack lines to improve visibility and reduce flashover risk.

Lesson 2 • Overhaul and Fire Investigation Basics

Addresses post-knockdown operations to find hidden fire and preserve evidence. Connects overhaul practices to preliminary cause-and-origin determination.

Lesson 3 • Size-Up and Incident Priorities

Teaches rapid scene assessment to determine life safety, incident stabilisation, and property conservation priorities. Establishes the decision framework for all tactical actions.

Lesson 4 • Offensive and Defensive Attack Modes

Distinguishes interior offensive attack from exterior defensive operations. Guides mode selection based on structural integrity, fire stage, and resource availability.

Lesson 1 • Industrial and Process Facility Fires

Examines fire risks in manufacturing, chemical processing, and warehouse environments. Applies pre-incident planning to coordinate suppression with facility safety systems.

Lesson 2 • Wildland and Interface Fire Tactics

Covers wildland fire behaviour, hand line construction, and structure protection at the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Addresses wind-driven fire spread and escape route planning.

Lesson 3 • Electrical and Energised Equipment Fires

Identifies safe approach distances and approved agents for energised equipment fires. Prevents electrocution and arc flash injuries during suppression operations.

Lesson 4 • Vehicle and Transportation Fires

Addresses passenger vehicle, heavy vehicle, and alternative-fuel vehicle fire tactics. Covers hybrid and electric vehicle battery fire challenges and cooling requirements.

Lesson 1 • Resource Management and Deployment

Covers resource typing, staging, and assignment tracking during incidents. Ensures efficient deployment of personnel and equipment to operational priorities.

Lesson 2 • Incident Command System Overview

Introduces ICS organisational structure, span of control, and unified command. Establishes the management framework used in all emergency response operations.

Lesson 3 • Post-Incident Analysis and Reporting

Guides structured debriefs, report writing, and lessons-learned documentation. Converts incident experience into improved tactics and prevention measures.

Lesson 4 • Radio Communication Protocols

Establishes clear radio discipline, channel assignments, and emergency traffic procedures. Reduces communication errors that compromise firefighter safety.