About this First Attack Firefighting Equipment Course
Need to train your team to respond quickly to a workplace fire? You’re in the right place.
This course provides the skills and confidence required to respond to a fire using first attack firefighting equipment, including fire extinguishers, hose reels, and fire blankets. It’s ideal for employees who may be the first to respond in an emergency.
Participants will learn how to assess a fire situation, select the correct equipment, and safely extinguish small, controllable fires—following workplace procedures and WHS protocols.
Course Outline
The CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment course includes both theory and practical training focused on real-world fire scenarios.
Training includes:
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Fire emergency awareness and hazard identification
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Equipment selection for different fire types
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Safe use of:
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Portable fire extinguishers
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Fire hose reels
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Fire blankets
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Concluding and reporting fire response actions
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Clean-up and post-incident procedures
The course is practical, hands-on, and designed to ensure participants are ready to act confidently in a fire emergency.
Location:
Delivery at your workplace or at one of our training centres in NSW, QLD, or VIC
Course Availability & Pricing
Please see our public course dates below. If there are no dates available or you would like to arrange a private course at your site or ours, then please select the ‘Private courses’ button.
Further Information
Benefits of fire extinguisher training in the workplace
- Equips employees with knowledge and skills to respond effectively to fire emergencies
- Teaches appropriate use of different types of fire extinguishers, preventing small fires from escalating
- Fosters a culture of safety and preparedness in the workplace
- Reduces panic and ensures a swift, coordinated response during fire incidents
- Minimises potential injuries, property damage, and business disruptions
- Empowers employees to act confidently and correctly in fire emergencies