Become A Fire Fighter
Become a competent workplace fire marshal or emergency response team member. Learn fire theory, extinguisher use, and advanced firefighting techniques through hands-on, live-fire practical training.
Fire Fighting training prepares employees, health and safety representatives, and designated fire marshals or wardens to prevent, contain, and safely extinguish incipient-stage fires in the workplace. The course is aligned to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, which requires employers to designate and train sufficient employees to act as fire fighters or fire marshals and to conduct regular fire drills, and to SAQA Unit Standard 12484, which covers the application of firefighting techniques.
This is a practical, hands-on course rather than a professional firefighter recruitment programme. It is designed to give workplace teams — from mining and industrial sites to warehouses, offices, and security teams — the confidence to respond correctly to a fire emergency until professional Fire and Rescue Services arrive. Becoming a career firefighter with a metro or provincial fire brigade requires a separate recruitment and training pathway outside the scope of this course.
The 3-day programme combines classroom theory on fire behaviour, classes of fire, and relevant legislation with two full days of practical training, including live-fire extinguishing exercises using different types of portable extinguishers, hose reel and hydrant operation, and a simulated evacuation drill.
Fire Fighting is one of several programmes offered under our Health & Safety training field, alongside First Aid, Safety Officer, Scaffolding, and Rigging courses. DT Academy also offers training in three other fields — Mining & Machinery, Lifting Machinery, and Security Training — from the same Pretoria Central campus.
- The fire triangle and classes of fire (A, B, C and electrical)
- Relevant OHS Act legislation and employer responsibilities
- Selecting and using the correct portable fire extinguisher
- Hose reel and fire hydrant operation
- Basic breathing apparatus awareness
- Workplace fire risk identification and prevention
- Evacuation procedures and fire drill coordination
Course Information
Fire Science & Legislation
Understanding the fire triangle and how fires start and spread, classes of fire (A, B, C and electrical), relevant Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 requirements, and the role and responsibilities of a fire marshal or warden.
Portable Extinguisher & Live Fire Training
Matching extinguisher types — water, foam, CO2, and dry chemical powder — to the correct class of fire. Correct extinguisher technique, followed by supervised live-fire extinguishing exercises under controlled conditions.
Advanced Techniques & Final Assessment
Hose reel and fire hydrant operation, basic breathing apparatus awareness, workplace fire risk assessment, a simulated evacuation drill, and a final practical and written competency assessment.
On-Site Training for Companies
Need to train several fire marshals or an entire emergency response team at once? On-site fire fighting training is available on request — our instructors come to your premises, using your own fire equipment where applicable, so your team trains in the environment they'll actually respond in.
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Fire Marshal & Warden Refresher
Fire safety skills fade if they aren't practised. We offer refresher training for previously trained fire marshals and wardens who need to renew their confidence and stay compliant with workplace fire drill and evacuation requirements.
Ask About Refresher TrainingWho Should Attend
- Employees appointed as fire marshals or wardens
- Health and safety representatives and officers
- Security officers and site personnel needing fire response skills
- Mining, industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing staff
- Businesses needing to meet OHS Act fire safety requirements
Roles This Course Supports
- Workplace Fire Marshal / Fire Warden
- Emergency Response Team Member
- Health & Safety Officer (fire safety component)
- First Responder (workplace level)
- Site Safety Coordinator
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Join graduates who've become confident, competent fire marshals and emergency responders with DT Academy. On-site company training and refresher courses are also available — visit us at 0107 Rentbel Towers, 14 Bureau Lane, Pretoria Central 0002.
Or call 082 264 9605 / WhatsApp 071 524 4658