Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
Fire Fighting & Emergency Response
This course equips learners with fire prevention knowledge, firefighting techniques, and emergency response skills to effectively manage workplace fire incidents and emergencies in compliance with OHS legislation.
The programme
Programme overview
Programme content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac outline. Confirm entry requirements and the applicable certificate before booking.
This course equips learners with fire prevention knowledge, firefighting techniques, and emergency response skills to effectively manage workplace fire incidents and emergencies in compliance with OHS legislation.
The programme combines subject knowledge with workplace application. The detailed day-by-day outline below includes the published session themes and individual topics, so you can compare the course with the responsibilities of your role.
Practical work and assessment are part of the supplied outline. The facilitator must determine suitable equipment, supervision and activities for the selected training level.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
Workplace safety personnel, supervisors and employees with responsibilities relevant to this subject.
- Individuals with responsibilities relevant to the programme’s subject.
- Workplace teams arranging training for designated personnel.
- Supervisors coordinating readiness, communication and follow-up.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Identify and prevent fire hazards in the workplace
- Use firefighting equipment effectively
- Respond to fire emergencies safely
- Coordinate evacuation and emergency procedures
- Report and document fire incidents
3 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Day 1 — Introduction to fire fighting
The published outline groups these sessions together: Introduction to fire fighting; Fire science; Fire prevention & risk control; Fire detection & protection systems; Fire extinguishers & equipment. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Fire safety legislation (OHS Act & Fire Regulations)
- Roles and responsibilities of fire marshals
- Fire safety principles
- The fire triangle and fire tetrahedron
- Classes of fire (A, B, C, D, F)
- Causes of fire in the workplace
- Identifying fire hazards
- Fire risk assessment
- Preventative measures
- Fire alarms and detection systems
- Sprinkler systems
- Fire safety signage
- Types of fire extinguishers
- Selection and use
- Inspection and maintenance
- Fire extinguisher handling
- Identifying fire hazards exercise
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Inspection and maintenance; Fire extinguisher handling; Identifying fire hazards exercise. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
02Day 2 — Fire fighting techniques
The published outline groups these sessions together: Fire fighting techniques; Emergency response procedures; Incident command & communication; Evacuation & rescue techniques; Workplace emergency planning. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
- Safe firefighting practices
- Limitations of first responders
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Assembly points and headcount
- Roles during emergencies
- Emergency coordination
- Communication protocols
- Liaising with emergency services
- Evacuation strategies
- Assisting injured persons
- Safe rescue techniques
- Developing emergency plans
- Conducting drills
- Emergency preparedness
- Fire drill simulation
- Evacuation role play
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Emergency preparedness; Fire drill simulation; Evacuation role play. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
03Day 3 — Incident reporting & investigation
The published outline groups these sessions together: Incident reporting & investigation; Risk management & continuous improvement; Occupational health & safety integration; Emergency equipment management; Integrated emergency simulation. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Reporting fire incidents
- Documentation requirements
- Basic investigation principles
- Evaluating emergency response
- Identifying gaps
- Improvement planning
- Fire safety within OHS systems
- Legal compliance
- Safety culture
- Inspection and maintenance
- Record keeping
- Compliance checks
- Fire + evacuation scenario
- Team-based response
- Practical evaluation
- Full emergency simulation
- Team-based firefighting exercise
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Practical evaluation; Full emergency simulation; Team-based firefighting exercise. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The supplied outline combines knowledge sessions with practical activities. The detailed topics are grouped by training day, with any optional day identified in the outline.
The programme includes formative activities and a summative assessment approach. Ratomac will confirm the specific practical evaluation, evidence requirements and certificate applicable to the booking.
For workplace groups, include your operating environment, participant roles and any existing training when you enquire. This helps the team assess suitability without assuming that every level has the same requirements.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac programme outline.