Course Overview
The First Response to Fire course gives learners the practical skills to safely respond to fire incidents in the workplace as a first responder. It covers how to identify fire hazards, raise an alarm, select and use first attack firefighting equipment, and apply safe response procedures to confine fires before they escalate.
Knowing how to safely respond to a fire as a first responder is a core workplace safety skill that helps protect people, contain fires and support a coordinated emergency response. The 1-day First Response to Fire (FRF) course delivered at ERGT Australia provides learners with the practical knowledge and hands-on experience required to respond to workplace fire incidents using first attack firefighting equipment. Designed for workers in high-risk industries and broader workplace settings who may be required to undertake first response to a fire incident, this course focuses on identifying fire hazards, raising the alarm and notifying emergency services, selecting and operating first attack firefighting equipment, and applying safe response procedures in accordance with workplace procedures.
Through a combination of facilitator-led learning and practical exercises in a controlled environment, learners will build the confidence and capability to assess a fire incident, operate first attack firefighting equipment safely, and support a coordinated workplace fire response. Upon successful completion, learners will be ready to undertake first response to fire incidents in the workplace.
Key details
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify fire emergency and raise alarm
- Initiate basic fire responses
- Notify responsible authorities
- Undertake safe evacuation
Prior Skills & Knowledge
Training Standard Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.
What to expect
Learner Support:
Learner wellbeing for this course is supported through measures that recognise the practical demands of first response to fire training. As the course involves operating firefighting equipment, approaching small controlled fires and applying workplace fire response procedures, ERGT implements support strategies that prioritise learner safety, confidence and readiness. This ensures learners can safely participate in all practical components without compromising their wellbeing or safety.
Physical Wellbeing Support:
- Trainers monitor learners during practical activities for signs of fatigue or difficulty handling firefighting equipment.
- Learners are instructed in correct lifting, handling and operation of fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hose reels prior to practical activities.
- Learners are encouraged to disclose any physical concerns (e.g. fatigue, minor injury or restricted movement) so adjustments can be made to participation.
Psychological & Emotional Wellbeing Support:
- Trainers provide clear pre-activity briefings outlining what to expect during practical exercises, including approaching a small controlled fire.
- Learners experiencing discomfort or uncertainty when approaching live fire are supported through additional guidance and the opportunity to observe before participating.
- Post-activity debriefs are conducted to reinforce learning, address concerns and build confidence in safely responding to workplace fire incidents.
Cognitive Support for Safety-Critical Tasks:
- Structured delivery of fire behaviour, fire classes, first response principles and workplace fire procedures prior to practical application.
- Step-by-step demonstrations of firefighting equipment use, including extinguisher selection and operation, fire blanket deployment and fire hose reel use.
- Use of visual aids, demonstrations and real equipment to reinforce understanding of safe first response practices.
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