Initial Emergency Response
Courses delivered by Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters
This course is designed for staff in all areas of the workplace. The objective is to give participants an understanding of fire prevention and how to effectively respond and emergency.
All staff will be given the opportunitey to participate in hands-on training using fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
This training can be delivered onsite.
Contact Information
For more information or to book a course please contact us on 1300 855 163 or use the link below
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Our response courses are structured with Standard Fire Orders in mind to guarantee consistency across the delivery of the courses. As such you can expect the following topics to be covered:
- Fire awareness and safety practices
- Emergency response actions (Standing Fire Orders)
- Identification of the various types of extinguishers and hose reels
- Understanding of the principles of combustion and spread of fire
- Understanding of the different classes of fire, and the appropriate use of extinguishers for those fires
- The practical use of firefighting equipment to extinguish fires in a safe and controlled environment
- Correct fire extinguisher technique
- How to choose the appropriate firefighting equipment.
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Learning Outcomes
On the completion of the course, participants will:
Have an understanding of fire prevention practices in the workplace
Understand incident response using Standing Fire Orders
Be competent in the role of a first responder to a fire emergency
Have practical experience using portable fire equipment, including fire blankets and extinguishers
Have the skills and knowledge to safely undertake an initial attack on small fires