EKURHULENI

EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING ACADEMY

PROSPECTUS 2020/2021
BACKGROUND

The erstwhile Boksburg Emergency Services Training Academy was announced a Training Institution by legislation in
1992 (Fire Brigade Service Act. Act 99 of 1987, Section 6) and has since been involved in the development and
presentation of National Courses on behalf of the Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI).

SAESI received accreditation for 4 NFPA Codes (6 programs) from the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress
(IFSAC) in 1995. The erstwhile Boksburg Emergency Services Training Academy has been accredited as an agent for
SAESI and was voted as the “The training center of the year “in 2002 by SAESI. Our Academy now have accreditation for
8 NFPA Codes (39 programs).

The name of this training academy changed to “Ekurhuleni Emergency Services Training Academy” due to the forming of
the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.

The Ekurhuleni Emergency Services Training Academy is also a QCTO and LGSETA accredited training provider for a
variety of qualifications and unit standards. Also a QCTO accredited assessment centre for the Occupational Certificate:
Firefighter

VISION

To produce world class competitive fire fighters.

MISSION

Ekurhuleni Emergency Services Training Academy (EESTA) will deliver training that is of high standard to all its learners,
all of the time. It is our ambition to be part of all registered institutes / agencies that are of world-class status. Development
of fire fighters is the priority of the Academy. To ensure that our education programs are current, the Academy will remain
affiliated to SAESI / IFSAC, SAQA, QCTO and LGSETA.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES / GOALS

The Training Academy strives to render services that are of high quality but affordable to all its customers and:
To reach all the set target as in the IDP documents as our first priority.
To ensure that the training is tailored to fit the current national and international standards.
To develop a database that will make it simple to identify skill shortage in the EMM Emergency Services division.
To train fire fighters to the level of rank advancement and development

GENERAL COSTS

Breakfast R 47.00 per person

Lunch R 61.00 per person
Supper R 47.00 per person
For take away (add) R 5.00 Arrangements for meals and
Sandwich 4 slice R 24.00 refreshments must be made with the
Bread 1 slice R 9.00 kitchen on 011 999 6029
Pies R 25.00
Tea / coffee per cup Cost + 100%
Cold drinks Cost + 100%

 Prices are subject to change without prior notice

 All prices include VAT
 THERE IS NO REFUND OF ANY KIND.

PAYMENTS
Direct payments for the courses and meals should be made to the City of Ekurhuleni.

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RULES APPLYING

The house rules of this Training Academy will be applicable to all students.
 Dates and courses can be cancelled or altered by the Academy if required.
 The student should have at least Grade 12
 The student should be physically & mentally fit, medical certificate to be produced as proof.
 Course fees must be fully paid before the commencement of the course.
 Any re-issuing of certificates will cost R 182.00 per certificate.
 Any re-issuing of statement of results will cost R 96.00 per statement.
 All certificates and statements of results must be signed for.
 All students are to supply their own study materials (including text books) with the exception of Ekurhuleni employees.

INDEMNITY

All learners should complete the indemnity before the course commences.

APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received by the closing date, indicated on the program. No late submissions will be accepted.

POSTAL ADDRESS

All information can be forwarded to the following address:

CITY OF EKURHULENI
EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING ACADEMY
P.O.BOX 25881
EAST RAND
1462

Contact details:

Tel: 011 999-5811

Email: EESTA.info@ekurhuleni.gov.za

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EMERGENCY SERVICES COURSES
COURSE DATES CLOSING DATES DURATION COST

IFSAC: Fire-fighter One (6th Edition Essentials) Including Hazmat Awareness (4th Edition)
As and when required After scheduling 45 Days R 11 314.00
IFSAC: Fire-fighter Two (6th Edition Essentials) Including Hazmat Operations (4th Edition)
As and when required After scheduling 35 Days R 15 847.00

IFSAC: Hazmat Technician

As and when required (CoE only) After scheduling 20 Days R 9 055.00

IFSAC: Fire Service Instructor One (8th Edition)

8 February 2021 – 19 February 2021 8 Jan 2021 10 Days R 4 528.00
6 September 2021 – 17 September 2021 6 Aug 2021 10 Days R 4 822.00 t.b.c.

IFSAC: Fire Service Instructor Two (8th Edition)

3 May 2021 – 14 May 2021 1 April 2021 10 Days R 4 528.00
11 October 2021 – 22 October 2021 10 Sep 2021 10 Days R 4 822.00 t.b.c.
29 November 2021 – 10 December 2021 29 Oct 2021 10 Days R 4 822.00 t.b.c.

IFSAC: Pump Driver/Operator

18 January 2021 – 12 February 2021 18 Dec 2020 20 Days R 9 055.00
19 April 2021 – 14 May 2021 19 Mar 2021 20 Days R 9 055.00
16 August 2021 – 10 September 2021 16 Jul 2021 20 Days R 9 644.00 t.b.c.
15 November 2021 – 10 December 2021 15 Oct 2021 20 Days R 9 644.00 t.b.c.

IFSAC: Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator

15 February 2021 – 12 March 2021 8 Jan 2021 20 Days R 9 055.00
17 May 2021 – 11 June 2021 16 Apr 2021 20 Days R 9 055.00
5 July 2021 – 30 July 2021 4 Jun 2021 20 Days R 9 644.00 t.b.c.
11 October 2021 – 5 November 2021 10 Sep 2021 20 Days R 9 644.00 t.b.c.
IFSAC: Fire & Life Safety Educator I
As and when required After scheduling 5 Days R 2 263.00
IFSAC: Fire & Life Safety Educator II
As and when required After scheduling 5 Days R 2 263.00
IFSAC: Public Information Officer
As and when required After scheduling 3 Days R 2 263.00
IFSAC: Fire Officer I
As and when required After scheduling 10 Days R 4 528.00

IFSAC: Fire Officer II

As and when required After scheduling 10 Days R 4 528.00
IFSAC: Fire Investigator
As and when required After scheduling 20 Days R 9 055.00

IFSAC: Technical Rescuer – Rope Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician

11 January 2021 – 5 February 2021 (Group 1) 3 Dec 2020 20 Days R 7 470.00

IFSAC: Technical Rescuer – Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician
8 February 2021 – 19 Feb 2021 (Group 1) 3 Dec 2020 10 Days R 4 528.00

IFSAC: Technical Rescuer – Structural Collapse Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician
12 April 2021 – 21 May 2021 (Group 2) 25 Days R 17 443.00
24 May 2021 – 25 June 2021 3 Dec 2020 25 Days R 17 443.00

IFSAC: Technical Rescuer – Swift Water Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician
11 November 2021 – 26 November 2021 (Group 1 & 2) 3 Dec 2020 10 Days R 5 444.00 t.b.c.

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 IFSAC: Technical Rescuer – Trench Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician
5 July 2021 – 6 August 2021 (Group 2) 20 Days R 9 644.00 t.b.c.
16 August 2021 – 17 September 2021 (Group 1) 3 Dec 2020 20 Days R 9 644.00 t.b.c.

IFSAC: Technical Rescuer – Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician

22 February 2021 – 5 March 2021 (Group 2) 10 Days R 8 197.00 t.b.c.
8 March 2021 – 19 March 2021 (Group 1) 3 Dec 2020 10 Days R 8 197.00 t.b.c.
IFSAC: Technical Rescuer –Machinery Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician
27 September 2021 – 8 October 2021 (Group 2) 10 Days R 8 197.00 t.b.c.
11 October 2021 – 22 October 2021 (Group 1) 3 Dec 2020 10 Days R 8 197.00 t.b.c.
IFSAC: Technical Rescuer – Wilderness Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician
25 October 2021 – 8 November 2021 (Group 1 & 2) 3 Dec 2020 10 Days R 4 822.00 t.b.c.
BAA Refresher Course
15 - 19 March 2021 12 Feb 2021 5 Days R 2 263.00
19 – 23 April 2021 19 Mar 2021 5 Days R 2 263.00
10 – 14 May 2021 9 Apr 2021 5 Days R 2 263.00
24 – 28 May 2021 23 Apr 2021 5 Days R 2 263.00
5 – 9 July 2021 4 Jun 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
19 – 24 July 2021 18 Jun 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
2 – 6 August 2021 2 Jul 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
23 – 27 August 2021 23 Jul 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
6 – 10 September 2021 6 Aug 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
25 – 29 October 2021 23 Sep 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
8 – 12 November 2021 8 Oct 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
22 – 26 November 2021 22 Oct 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
6 – 10 December 2021 5 Nov 2021 5 Days R 2 410.00 t.b.c.
AEA Refresher Course
1 March 2021 – 12 March 2021 29 Jan 2021 10 Days R 4 528.00
31 May 2021 – 11 June 2021 30 Apr 2021 10 Days R 4 528.00
27 September 2021 – 8 October 2021 27 Aug 2021 10 Days R 4 822.00 t.b.c.

NB:
1. No applications will be accepted after the closing date.
2. No applications will be accepted if not signed by the immediate supervisor (CoE internal staff
only)
3. No application will be accepted if the entrance requirements are not met.
4. Physical fitness will be tested before and during the course.
5. Scheduled course dates may change on short notice.

RULES APPLYING

 The theoretical pass mark for the SAESI / IFSAC accredited courses is 70%
 The practical pass mark for the SAESI / IFSAC accredited courses is 100%
 All certificates for the SAESI / IFSAC accredited training will be issued by SAESI only and applicants must apply for said
certificates.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION

 The assessment methods used by the Academy include both but not limited to Theory and Practicals for all
our courses.

► Theory (written certification exams) - the written Test & Exams for each certification level contains between 50 to 200
questions in a variety of formats, which includes multiple choice questions, true/false, match the columns, short

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 questions and long questions. Time is allocated in a ratio of (1) one mark per minute for tests and exams. A minimum
score of 70% (Percent) is required for successful completion. Students scoring less than 70% (Percent) will be
eligible for re-testing within five working days of the test date. A 100% (Percent) pass mark is required for
competency examinations.

EACH LEARNER SHOULD HAVE THEIR LITERATURE WITH THEM ON THE

DAY THAT THE COURSE COMMENCES

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 FIREFIGHTER I COURSE
DURATION: 8 WEEKS

COST: As above(Subject to change without prior notice)

TARGET POPULATION: - Appointed fire fighters to local authorities.

- Appointed reserve force members.

PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12 or equivalent.

- No physical inabilities e.g. vertigo / claustrophobic / phobia of the dark
- Physically sound (2.4 km in 14 minutes)
- BAA and proof of registration with HPCSA or a valid First Aid Level 3 certificate

MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20

ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation

CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1001

REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide basic fire ground skills necessary to get personnel operational and
performing on the fire ground.

CONTENTS:

FIREFIGHTER I
Chapter 1: Firefighter Orientation & History
Chapter 2: Health & Safety
Chapter 3: Fire Department Communications
Chapter 4: Building Construction
Chapter 5; Fire Behavior
Chapter 6: Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 7: Portable Extinguishers
Chapter 8: Ropes, Webbing and Knots
Chapter 9: Structural Search, Victim Removal and Firefighter Survival
Chapter 10: Scene lighting, Rescue Tools, Vehicle Extrication, and technical Rescue
Chapter 11: Forcible Entry
Chapter 12: Ground Ladders
Chapter 13: Tactical Ventilation
Chapter 14: Water Supply
Chapter 15: Fire Hose
Chapter 16: Fire Streams
Chapter 17: Fire Control
Chapter 18: Loss Control
Chapter 19: Fire Origin and Cause Determination
Chapter 21: Fire and Life Safety Initiatives

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Essentials of Firefighting: Latest Edition only

 IFSTA: Essentials of Firefighting: Latest Edition Study Guide

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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Please Note: Each learner must supply their own SABS approved Fire Boots, Bunker Pants, Bunker Jacket, Helmet
with visor, Fire fighting Gloves and Flash Hood.

Each learner must also supply their own SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and 2m x 11mm
Kernmantel rope.

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 FIREFIGHTER II COURSE
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: - Any person with a Firefighter I certificate
- Any person that qualifies for accreditation on Firefighter I level with SAESI /
IFSAC.
PREREQUISITES: - Fire Fighter I and Hazmat Awareness certificate
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1001
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide basic fire ground skills necessary to get personnel operational and
performing on the fire ground.

CONTENTS:

FIREFIGHTER II
Chapter 3: Fire Department Communications
Chapter 4: Building Construction
Chapter 10: Scene lighting, Rescue Tools, Vehicle Extrication, and technical Rescue
Chapter 15: Fire Hose
Chapter 16: Fire Streams
Chapter 17: Fire Control
Chapter 19: Fire Origin and Cause Determination
Chapter 20: Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 21: Fire and Life Safety Initiatives

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Essentials of Firefighting: Latest Edition only

 IFSTA: Essentials of Firefighting: Latest Edition Study Guide

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

Please Note: Each learner must supply their own SABS approved Fire Boots, Bunker Pants, Bunker Jacket, Helmet
with visor, Fire fighting Gloves and Flash Hood. Each learner must also supply their own SCBA (Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus) and 2m x 11mm Kernmantel rope.

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 HAZMAT AWARENESS COURSE
DURATION: 1 WEEK
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: Any first responder
PREREQUISITES: Must be able to read and write in English
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
FOLLOW UP COURSE Hazmat Operational level
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical application
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1072
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide basic hazmat skills necessary to get personnel operational and performing in
a hazardous environment. This course meets NFPA standard 1072.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction to Hazardous Materials

Chapter 2: Hazardous Materials Identification
Chapter 3: Awareness-Level Actions at Hazardous Materials Incidents

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Hazardous Materials for First Responders Latest edition

 SABS: Emergency Response Guidebook – Latest Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 HAZMAT OPERATIONAL COURSE (with Mission Specific Topics)
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: Any person with a Hazardous Materials First Responder on Awareness level
certificate
Hazardous Materials First Responder on Awareness level certificate
PREREQUISITES:

MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
FOLLOW UP COURSE Hazmat Technician
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1072
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide hazmat skills necessary to get personnel operational and performing in a
hazardous environment. This course meets NFPA standard 1072.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 4 Chemical Properties and Hazardous Materials Behavior

Chapter 5 Incident Management
Chapter 6 Strategic Goals and Tactical Objectives
Chapter 7 Terrorist Attacks, Criminal Activities and Disasters
Chapter 8 Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 9 Decontamination
Chapter 10 Product Control
Chapter 11 Air Monitoring and Sampling
Chapter 12 Victim Rescue and Recovery
Chapter 13 Evidence Preservation and Sampling
Chapter 14 Illicit Laboratories

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Hazardous Materials for First Responders Latest edition

 SABS: Emergency Response Guidebook – Latest Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 HAZMAT TECHNICIAN COURSE (COE Staff only)
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: Any person with a Hazardous Materials First Responder on Operations level
certificate
Hazardous Materials First Responder on Operations level certificate
PREREQUISITES:
Fire Fighter II or equivalent
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20

ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation

CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1072
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide advanced hazmat skills necessary to get personnel operational and
performing at a Technician level in a hazardous environment. This course meets NFPA standard 1072.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 Review of Awareness, Operations, and Technician-Level Competencies

Chapter 2 Scene Management
Chapter 3 Chemical and Physical Properties
Chapter 4 Chemistry and Hazards of Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Chapter 5 Exposure Assessment and Toxicology
Chapter 6 Hazard and Response Information
Chapter 7 Hazard Detection and Monitoring
Chapter 8 Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 9 Decontamination
Chapter 10 Container Identification, Design, and Construction
Chapter 11 Product Control
Chapter 12 Incident Demobilization and Termination

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Hazardous Materials Technician Latest Edition

 SABS: Emergency Response Guidebook – Latest Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR I COURSE
DURATION: 2 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: - Leading Fireman/Firefighter, Shift Manager/Commander; Station
Officer/Manager/Commander
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- 3 years applicable operational experience.
- Certified Fire Fighter II with Hazmat Operations Or equivalent
- English (Speak, read & write)
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 15
FOLLOW UP COURSE Fire Service Instructor II
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1041
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide basic facilitation skills necessary to train supervisors to impart / transfer
knowledge and skills gained from experience to operational personnel performing on the fire ground. This course
meets NFPA 1041 standard.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 The Instructor as a Professional

Chapter 2 Principles of Learning
Chapter 3 Instructional Planning
Chapter 4 Instructional Materials and Equipment
Chapter 5 Learning Environment
Chapter 6 Classroom Instruction
Chapter 7 Skills-Based Training Beyond the Classroom
Chapter 8 Testing and Evaluation
Chapter 9 Records, Reports, and Scheduling

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Fire Service Instructor: 8th Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR II COURSE
DURATION: 2 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: - Leading Fireman/Firefighter, Shift Manager/Commander; Station
Officer/Manager/Commander
PREREQUISITES: - Fire Service Instructor I
- 2 years experience post Fire Service Instructor I certification
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 15

ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation

CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1041
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide skills necessary to train supervisors to impart / transfer knowledge and skills
gained from experience to operational personnel performing on the fire ground as well as planning the training
interventions. This course meets NFPA 1041 standard.

CONTENTS

Chapter 10 Lesson Plan Development

Chapter 11 Training Evolution Supervision
Chapter 12 Test Item Construction
Chapter 13 Supervisory and Administrative Duties
Chapter 14 Instructor and Class Evaluations

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Fire Service Instructor: 8th Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 DRIVER OPERATOR PUMPING APPARATUS
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: Senior Fireman, Crew Commander/Manager, Leading Fireman, Shift
Commander/Manager, Platoon Commander
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12,
- Fire Fighter II or equivalent
- Code C license with PrDP

MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1002
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide Driver Operator Pumping Apparatus skills necessary to get personnel
operational and performing on the fire ground. This course meets NFPA standard 1002.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 The driver/operator

Chapter 2 Types of fire apparatus equipped with a fire pump
Chapter 3 Introduction to apparatus inspection & maintenance
Chapter 4 Operating emergency vehicles
Chapter 5 Positioning apparatus
Chapter 6 What is water and where does it come from?
Chapter 7 Fire hose nozzles & flow rates
Chapter 8 Theoretical pressure calculations (Metric)
Chapter 9 Fireground hydraulic calculations
Chapter 10 Fire pump theory
Chapter 11 Operating fire pumps
Chapter 12 Static water supply sources
Chapter 13 Relay pumping operations
Chapter 14 Water shuttle operations
Chapter 15 Foam equipment & systems
Chapter 16 Apparatus testing

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator – Latest edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 DRIVER OPERATOR AERIAL APPARATUS
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: Senior Fireman, Crew Commander/Manager, Leading Fireman, Shift
Commander/Manager, Platoon Commander
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Fire Fighter II or equivalent
- Driver Operator Pumping Apparatus
.- Supervisor or Manager
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 10
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1002
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide Driver Operator Aerial Apparatus skills necessary to get personnel
operational and performing on the fire ground. This course meets NFPA standard 1002.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 The driver/operator

Chapter 2 Apparatus Safety
Chapter 3 Types & construction of aerial fire apparatus
Chapter 4 Introduction to apparatus inspection & maintenance
Chapter 5 Driving aerial apparatus
Chapter 6 Positioning aerial apparatus
Chapter 7 Stabilizing the apparatus
Chapter 8 Operating telescoping aerial equipment
Chapter 9 Operating articulating aerial equipment
Chapter 10 Aerial apparatus strategies & tactics

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE

IFSTA: Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator. Latest edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR I COURSE
DURATION: 1 WEEK
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services and also interested external parties
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12,
- Fire Fighter II & Hazmat Operations or equivalent
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1035
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Fire and Life Safety
Educator level 1. This course meets NFPA standard 1035.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 General Requirements regarding knowledge on fire behaviour; organizational structure, function, and
operation; human behaviour during fire; injury causes/prevention; community risk, injury prevention
strategies, learning theory, educational methodology, standardized fire and life safety messages, natural
hazard issues, current homeland security topics, escape planning; hazard identification and correction;
basic fire protection systems and devices; emergency reporting; fire fighter personal protective
equipment; liability issues; public relations; high-risk audiences and behaviours; special needs; social
and cultural trends; community resources; personal image and professionalism.
Chapter 2 Document public fire and life safety educational activities
Chapter 3 Prepare activity reports
Chapter 4 Maintain a work schedule
Chapter 5 Identify community resources, services, and organizations
Chapter 6 Identify partners to address current fire and life safety issues
Chapter 7 Select instructional materials
Chapter 8 Practice safety during fire and life safety education activities
Chapter 9 Present a lesson, given a lesson plan with multiple presentation methods
Chapter 11 Adapt a lesson plan
Chapter 12 Notify the public
Chapter 13 Disseminate educational information
Chapter 14 Administer an evaluation instrument
Chapter 15 Score an evaluation instrument

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: Fire and Life safety Educator 2nd Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR II COURSE
DURATION: 1 WEEK
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services and also interested external parties
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12,
- Fire & Life Safety Educator I
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1035
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Fire and Life Safety
Educator level 2. This course meets NFPA standard 1035.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Planning process; local political process; leadership; applied learning theory; statistical analysis
methods; resource identification and acquisition; networking, partnership, and coalition strategies;
evaluation techniques; budget preparation and management; needs assessment
Chapter 2 Prepare a written budget proposal
Chapter 3 Project program budget income/expenditures
Chapter 4 Develop a public policy recommendation for management
Chapter 5 Evaluate subordinate performance
Chapter 6 Establish public fire and life safety education priorities within a program?
Chapter 7 Facilitate a fire and life safety collaborative partnership
Chapter 8 Prepare a request for resources from an external organization
Chapter 9 Develop informational material
Chapter 10 Develop a lesson plan
Chapter 11 Develop educational materials
Chapter 12 Design a public fire and life safety education program
Chapter 13 Revise an educational program
Chapter 14 Develop an evaluation strategy
Chapter 15 Design an evaluation instrument
Chapter 16 Implement an evaluation strategy

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 IFSTA: IFSTA: Fire and Life safety Educator 2nd Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER’s COURSE
DURATION: 3 DAYS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services and also interested external parties
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Fire Fighter II
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1035
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Public Information
Officials. This course meets NFPA standard 1035.

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1 Report writing, professional appearance based on situation, media characteristics, news process,
organizational policies, methods for informal dissemination, and laws and procedures pertaining to
release of information
Chapter 2 Conduct media interviews
Chapter 3 Establish a media area at an emergency incident
Chapter 4 Coordinate dissemination of information to specific non-media groups
Chapter 5 Write news releases
Chapter 6 Write a media advisory
Chapter 7 Disseminate information to the media
Chapter 8 Disseminate information to organizational personnel
Chapter 9 Coordinate a press conference for local media

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE

IFSTA: Public Information Officer 1st Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 FIRE OFFICER I COURSE
DURATION: 2 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All management levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Fire Fighter II or equivalent
- Fire Services Instructor I certificate
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1021
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Fire Officer I
Officials. This course meets NFPA standard 1021.

CONTENTS:

Chapter Chapter title

1 Transition to the Role of Company Officer
2 Leadership
3 Supervision
4 Logic, Ethics, and Decision-Making
5 Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities
6 Interpersonal Communications
7 Oral Communications
8 Written Communications
9 Administrative Functions
10 Safety and Health Issues
11 Organizational Structure
12 Company-Level Training
13 Human Resources Management
14 Labor/Management Relations
15 Community Relations and Public Fire and Life-Safety Education
16 Records Management
17 Preincident Planning
18 Incident Scene Communications
19 Incident Scene Management
20 Incident Scene Operations
21 Post-Incident Activities

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE

IFSTA: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer Latest Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 FIRE OFFICER II COURSE
DURATION: 2 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All management levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Fire Officer I certificate
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1021
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Fire Officer I
Officials. This course meets NFPA standard 1021.

CONTENTS:

Chapter Chapter title

2 Leadership
8 Written Communication
22 Management Activities
23 Types and Forms of Governments
24 Interagency and Intergovernmental Cooperation
25 Analysis, Evaluations, and Statistics
26 Human Resources Management II
27 Administrative Responsibilities
28 Fire and Life Safety Inspections
29 Fire Investigations
30 Multiunit Emergency Scene Operations

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE

IFSTA: Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer Latest Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 FIRE INVESTIGATOR COURSE
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All management levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Fire Fighter II or equivalent
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1033
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Fire Officer I
Officials. This course meets NFPA standard 1033.

CONTENTS:

Chapter Chapter title

1 Organization, Responsibility, and Authority
2 Safety
3 Fire Dynamics: Behavior, Chemistry, and Physics
4 Explosion Dynamics
5 Basics of Building Construction as It Relates to the Fire Investigator
6 Building Services
7 Basic Electricity for Fire Investigators
8 Investigative Process
9 Scene Security
10 Scene Documentation
11 Evidence Collection and Preservation
12 Interviews
13 Fire and Explosion Scene Examination
14 Area of Origin Determination
15 Debris Examination, Removal, and Reconstruction
16 Ignition Source, Ignition Sequence, and Cause Determination
17 Presentation of Investigative Findings

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE

IFSTA: Fire Investigator Latest Edition

No learner will be accepted on this course if they do not have the prescribed literature.

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 TECHNICAL RESCUER Rope Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12

MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1006
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Fire and Rescue
Officials. This course meets NFPA standard 1006.

TECHNICAL RESCUER Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician

DURATION: 2 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Rope Rescue Operations
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1006
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

TECHNICAL RESCUER Structural Collapse Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician

5 WEEKS
DURATION:

COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Rope Rescue Operations
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1006
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

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 TECHNICAL RESCUER Swift Water Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician
DURATION: 2 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Technical Rescuer – Surface Water Technician
- Technical Rescuer – Wilderness Rescue Tecnician
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1006
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

TECHNICAL RESCUER Trench Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician

DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Rope Rescue Operations
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1006
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

TECHNICAL RESCUER Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Awareness, Operations &

Technician
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Roper Rescue Operations
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation

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CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1006
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

TECHNICAL RESCUER Wilderness Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician

DURATION: 2 WEEKS
COST: As above
TARGET POPULATION: All levels of the Emergency Services
PREREQUISITES: - Grade 12
- Rope Rescue Operations
- Tower & Animal Rescue
MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 20
ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation
CODE AND STANDARD: NFPA 1006
REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: SAESI / IFSAC

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 BAA REFRESHER COURSE
DURATION: 1 WEEK

COST: As above(Subject to change without prior notice)

TARGET POPULATION: - Current HPCSA Registered Basic Ambulance Attendants

PREREQUISITES: - BAA and proof of registration with HPCSA

MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 24

ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation

CODE AND STANDARD: HPCSA Guidelines

REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: University of Johannesburg / Lebone College of Emergency Care

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Basic Ambulance
Attendants. This course meets HPCSA requirements. This course is CPD accredited.

CONTENTS

Curriculum as prescribed by the HPCSA

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 BAA Refresher Manual

 Nancy Caroline

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 AEA REFRESHER COURSE
DURATION: 2 WEEKS

COST: As above(Subject to change without prior notice)

TARGET POPULATION: - Current HPCSA Registered Ambulance Emergency Attendants

PREREQUISITES: - AEA and proof of registration with HPCSA

MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 24

ASSESSMENT METHODS: Theoretical & Practical evaluation

CODE AND STANDARD: HPCSA Guidelines

REGISTERED / APPROVED BY: University of Johannesburg / Lebone College of Emergency Care

This course is designed to provide competency for the professional performance required for Ambulance
Emergency Attendants. This course meets HPCSA requirements. This course is CPD accredited.

CONTENTS

Curriculum as prescribed by the HPCSA

PRESCRIBED LITERATURE:

 AEA Refresher Manual

 Nancy Caroline

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