Fire Control and Emergency Rescue

• Identifying types of workplace fires and understanding fire behaviour
• Selecting and using firefighting equipment, including extinguishers, hoses and breathing apparatus
• Applying firefighting techniques and identifying fire hazards
• Conducting search and rescue in low-visibility or smoke-affected environments
• Managing the emergency scene and working effectively within an emergency response team
• Using rescue tools and applying basic casualty handling technique

This course is delivered through a blend of:

• Facilitator-led classroom sessions to introduce fire behaviour, emergency response procedures, and workplace safety requirements.
• Hands-on practical training with firefighting equipment and breathing apparatus in realistic controlled environments.
• Scenario-based exercises simulating workplace fire incidents and emergency rescue situations, to apply safe firefighting and rescue practices.
• Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in fire control, emergency response, and safe use of firefighting and rescue equipment.

Fire Control and Emergency Rescue (FCER) course is designed for learners who work, or are required to work, as part of an emergency response team in high-risk workplace environments across a range of industries including Oil and Gas, Maritime, Resources, and Industrial sectors. This course is suitable for operators, safety observers, and emergency response team members who may be required to respond to workplace fire incidents and assist in emergency rescue activities.
Learners undertaking this course may include personnel required to respond to workplace fire emergencies, operate firefighting and rescue equipment such as extinguishers, hoses, breathing apparatus, and rescue tools, and conduct search and rescue activities in smoke-affected or hazardous environments as part of their workplace emergency response arrangements.

Prior Experience Requirements

This course builds on foundational breathing apparatus skills and does not provide initial training in this area. Learners must have current knowledge and practical experience in:

• Breathing Apparatus — donning, operating and managing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in operational contexts

Learners who cannot demonstrate this baseline may be unable to safely participate and may be required to complete relevant training before attending. If you are unsure whether your experience is suitable, please contact ERGT before enrolling.

Physical Requirements

Fire control and emergency rescue training involves physical demands that require learners to safely operate firefighting and rescue equipment while wearing breathing apparatus in simulated high-risk environments. Learners are required to actively participate in activities that may include:

• Wear full PPE, including breathing apparatus and fire-resistant clothing, for extended periods during physically demanding activities
• Tolerate heat, radiant heat and elevated temperatures associated with live-fire training scenarios
• Carry, operate and handle firefighting equipment including hoses, extinguishers and rescue tools
• Perform tasks that require bending, reaching, crawling and moving within smoke-affected or restricted environments
• Sustain physical activity for the duration of practical sessions, including periods of standing, movement and task completion

Psychological Requirements

Fire control and emergency rescue training involves exposure to simulated fire and emergency scenarios that may present psychological demands, including exposure to live fire, heat, smoke and restricted visibility. Learners are expected to be able to:

• Manage anxiety, stress or discomfort that may arise when approaching live-fire environments or operating in smoke-affected conditions
• Remain calm, focused and task-oriented when operating breathing apparatus in enclosed or low-visibility environments
• Maintain situational awareness and make safe decisions when responding to simulated fire and rescue scenarios

Behavioural & Safety Requirements

Safe participation in this course relies on consistent adherence to instructions, procedures and safe behaviours. Learners are expected to contribute to a safe learning environment for themselves and others. Learners are required to:

• Use all firefighting and rescue equipment in accordance with training and manufacturer requirements
• Communicate effectively with trainers, team members and other learners during practical activities
• Immediately report hazards, equipment faults or concerns
• Participate in all safety briefings, practical demonstrations and debrief sessions

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for learners is available on request. More information is available on our website.