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Prevent ignition
Identify fire hazards, manage ignition and fuel sources, improve housekeeping and recognise electrical, chemical and hot-work risks.
Workplace fire safety training
Introduction to Fire Prevention
Introduction to Fire Prevention
& Protection
Build essential workplace fire-safety knowledge so you can recognise hazards, understand how fires develop, support prevention measures and respond more safely when an emergency occurs.
Online learning • Practical firefighting skills module • 4 hours • Beginner level • Certificate on successful completion
Course feeR850
R850Course fee
4 hoursCourse duration
BeginnerCourse level
8Learning modules
80%Exam pass mark
Fire safety readiness
Understand fire risk before it becomes an emergency
The objective of this course is to equip learners with basic theoretical knowledge and practical fire-safety experience so they can recognise fire hazards, react appropriately and contribute positively to an organisation’s fire prevention and protection programme.
- Understand why workplace fire safety matters and the duties of employers and employees.
- Recognise ignition sources, fire hazards and the conditions that allow fires to start and spread.
- Understand the fire triangle, fire behaviour, heat transfer and classes of fire.
- Identify common fire protection systems, extinguishers, hose reels, detection and alarm systems.
- Understand evacuation planning, emergency roles, assembly points and incident communication.
- Build awareness of inspections, recordkeeping, incident investigation and fire-safety programme improvement.
What you will learn
From fire prevention to emergency response
The course moves from legal duties and fire behaviour into practical prevention, protection systems, emergency preparedness, incident management and the implementation of an ongoing workplace fire-safety programme.
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Understand fire behaviour
Learn the fire triangle, heat transfer, stages of fire development, fire classes and the strengths and limitations of extinguishing agents.
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Prepare for emergencies
Understand evacuation routes, alarms, emergency roles, assembly points, roll-call procedures and coordination with fire services.
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Support compliance
Build awareness of inspections, servicing, reporting, legal documentation, auditing and continuous improvement of workplace fire-safety systems.
Who should enrol?
Fire safety knowledge for the workplace
This beginner programme is suitable for employees and workplace participants who need a stronger understanding of fire prevention, fire protection and safe emergency response.
Employees
Safety representatives
Fire marshals
Supervisors
Emergency teams
New fire-safety learners
Course format
Structured online fire-safety learning
- Beginner-level course with a Tutor LMS duration of approximately 4 hours.
- 8 learning modules containing 77 lesson pages across the main course sequence.
- Practical firefighting skills module covering equipment components, PASS, hose reels, safe approach techniques and limits of training.
- Final exam with a minimum pass requirement of 80% stated in the course overview.
- Certificate of completion issued by OHS All 4 Skills after successful completion.
- Supporting resources include regulatory documents and fire-safety inspection/checklist material within the course.
MODULE 1 – INTRODUCTION TO WORKPLACE FIRE SAFETY & LEGAL COMPLIANCE7 lessons
- Introduction
- Lesson 1.1 – Why Fire Safety Matters
- Lesson 1.2 – Employer and Employee Legal Duties
- Lesson 1.3 – General Safety Regulations (GSR) & Fire Requirements
- Lesson 1.4 – Identifying Workplace Fire Hazards
- Lesson 1.5 – Fire Protection Equipment Overview
- Lesson 1.6 – Emergency Planning
MODULE 2 – CHEMISTRY OF FIRE & FIRE BEHAVIOUR8 lessons
- Lesson 2.1 – The Fire Triangle
- Lesson 2.2 – How Fuels Behave (Solids, Liquids, and Gases)
- Lesson 2.3 – Flashpoint, Flammable Range & Spontaneous Combustion
- Lesson 2.4 – Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation
- Lesson 2.5 – Sources of Ignition
- Lesson 2.6 – Fire Growth and Stages of Fire
- Lesson 2.7 – Methods of Extinguishing Fire
- Lesson 2.8 – Classes of Fire, Extinguishing Agents & Their Limitations
MODULE 3 – FIRE PREVENTION & WORKPLACE RISK CONTROL12 lessons
- Lesson 3.1 – Introduction to Fire Prevention
- Lesson 3.2 – Fire Hazard Identification
- Lesson 3.3 – Types of Fire Hazards
- Lesson 3.4 – Workplace Inspections
- Lesson 3.5 – Good Housekeeping Practices
- Lesson 3.6 – Electrical Safety
- Lesson 3.7 – Safe Handling and Storage of Flammable Substances
- Lesson 3.8 – Hot Work Controls (Welding, Cutting, Grinding)
- Lesson 3.9 – Smoking Controls
- Lesson 3.10 – Fire Safety Signage
- Lesson 3.11 – Fire Safety Training for Employees
- Lesson 3.12 – Recordkeeping Requirements
MODULE 4 – FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS10 lessons
- Lesson 4.1 – Introduction to Fire Protection Systems
- Lesson 4.2 – Fire Extinguishers: Placement & Installation
- Lesson 4.3 – Fire Hose Reels & Hydrants
- Lesson 4.4 – Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
- Lesson 4.5 – Sprinkler Systems
- Lesson 4.6 – Fire Doors, Fire Walls & Compartmentation
- Lesson 4.7 – Emergency Lighting & Exit Signage
- Lesson 4.8 – Fire Safety Plans & Drawings
- Lesson 4.9 – System Testing, Servicing & Maintenance
- Lesson 4.10 – Employer Responsibilities for Fire Systems
MODULE 5 – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & FIRE RESPONSE PROCEDURES11 lessons
- Lesson 5.1 – Introduction to Emergency Preparedness
- Lesson 5.2 – Understanding Emergency Plans
- Lesson 5.3 – Emergency Organisation & Roles
- Lesson 5.4 – Alarm and Notification Systems
- Lesson 5.5 – Evacuation Routes, Exits & Assembly Points
- Lesson 5.6 – Evacuation Procedures
- Lesson 5.7 – Evacuation of Vulnerable Persons
- Lesson 5.8 – Accountability & Roll-Call Procedures
- Lesson 5.9 – Emergency Drills & Training
- Lesson 5.10 – Fire Response Procedures
- Lesson 5.11 – Post-Emergency Procedures
MODULE 6 – FIRE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, INCIDENT REPORTING & LEGAL COMPLIANCE11 lessons
- Lesson 6.1 – Introduction to Fire Emergency Management
- Lesson 6.2 – Roles & Responsibilities During a Fire Emergency
- Lesson 6.3 – Communication During a Fire Emergency
- Lesson 6.4 – Coordinating With Municipal Fire Services
- Lesson 6.5 – On-Site Firefighting: When It Is Safe to Attempt
- Lesson 6.6 – Incident Reporting Requirements
- Lesson 6.7 – Investigating Fire Incidents
- Lesson 6.8 – Legal Compliance Requirements
- Lesson 6.9 – Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Lesson 6.10 – Post-Incident Review & Improvement
- Lesson 6.11 – Business Continuity & Recovery After a Fire
MODULE 7 – PRACTICAL FIREFIGHTING SKILLS & HANDS-ON APPLICATION7 lessons
- Lesson 7.1 – Introduction to Practical Firefighting Skills
- Lesson 7.2 – Understanding Fire Equipment Components
- Lesson 7.3 – PASS Technique for Extinguishers
- Lesson 7.4 – Using a Fire Hose Reel
- Lesson 7.5 – Safe Distance & Approach Techniques
- Lesson 7.6 – Handling Fire Equipment Under Stress
- Lesson 7.7 – Safety Precautions & Limits of Training
MODULE 8 – FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, AUDITING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT11 lessons
- Lesson 8.1 – Introduction to Fire Safety Programme Implementation
- Lesson 8.2 – Developing a Workplace Fire Safety Programme
- Lesson 8.3 – Assigning Responsibilities & Building Fire Safety Teams
- Lesson 8.4 – Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Lesson 8.5 – Fire Risk Assessments (Initial & Ongoing)
- Lesson 8.6 – Fire Safety Inspections & Checklists
- Lesson 8.7 – Fire Safety Audits (Internal & External)
- Lesson 8.8 – Incident Analysis & Corrective Actions
- Lesson 8.9 – Continuous Improvement Cycle
- Lesson 8.10 – Reporting to Management & Compliance Documentation
- Lesson 8.11 – Annual Review of the Fire Safety Programme
Course ExamFinal exam
- Course Exam | Introduction to Fire Prevention and Protection
- Minimum pass requirement stated in the course overview: 80%
Course pathway
Recognise. Prevent. Prepare. Respond.
The course is designed to build a practical understanding of how workplace fire safety functions as a complete system—from preventing ignition to emergency action and post-incident improvement.
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Recognise hazards
Understand the legal context, common fire hazards, ignition sources and conditions that increase fire risk.
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Control the risk
Apply prevention principles through housekeeping, electrical safety, storage controls, hot-work systems and inspections.
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Prepare the workplace
Understand fire systems, alarms, exits, evacuation planning, emergency roles, drills and coordination requirements.
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Respond and improve
Learn safe first-response limits, incident reporting, investigation, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Safety before firefighting
Employees are first responders — not firefighters
The course emphasises that fire-fighting attempts should only be made when a person is trained, the fire is small and contained, the correct equipment is available and a clear exit route remains behind them.
Important course note: Fire safety procedures must be applied within your training, organisational procedures and current legal requirements. A fire should not be fought when it is spreading rapidly, smoke is thick, hazardous cylinders are exposed or the escape route is compromised.
Strengthen workplace fire safety
Enrol for R850
Build a structured understanding of fire prevention, workplace protection systems, emergency preparedness and safe fire-response fundamentals.
Frequently asked questions
Fire Prevention & Protection course information
Who is this course designed for?
This is a beginner-level programme for employees and workplace participants who need foundational knowledge of fire prevention, fire protection systems and safe emergency response.
How long is the course?
Tutor LMS lists the course duration as approximately 4 hours.
What does the course cover?
The curriculum covers workplace fire safety and legal compliance, fire chemistry and behaviour, prevention and risk control, fire protection systems, emergency preparedness, incident management and reporting, practical firefighting skills, and fire-safety programme implementation and auditing.
What is the course fee?
The Tutor LMS export lists the course fee as R850.
Is there a final exam?
Yes. The course overview states that the final exam must be passed with a minimum score of 80%.
Will I receive a certificate?
The course overview states that OHS All 4 Skills issues a certificate of completion after successful completion.