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Title: Eskom Fire Fighting Training Programme

Unique Identifier: 32-107

Area of Applicability: Eskom

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Eskom Fire Fighting Training Programme

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Unique Identifier: 32-107Revision: 0Page: 2 of 36

K Pillay

Senior Consultant Strategy and Risk Management Division

M Cresswell

Consultant Generation Division

K Pather

OHS Manager Strategyand Risk Management Division

E JohnsonChief Officer

Strategy and Risk Management Division

Date: …………………… Date: ………………………… Date: …………………… Date: ……………………



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1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................32. SUPPORTING CLAUSES...............................................................................................32.1 SCOPE................................................................................................................................................................. 32.2 NORMATIVE/INFORMATIVE REFERENCES......................................................................................................32.3 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................................................................... 42.4 ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................................................................. 42.5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................................................... 52.6 PROCESS FOR MONITORING............................................................................................................................ 52.7 RELATED/SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.............................................................................................................5

3. DOCUMENT CONTENT................................................................................................63.1 REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................................. 63.2 RECORDS............................................................................................................................................................ 7

4. AUTHORIZATION........................................................................................................95. REVISIONS..............................................................................................................106. DEVELOPMENT TEAM...............................................................................................107. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.............................................................................................10APPENDIX A : FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE SAFETY COURSE OUTLINE..................................11APPENDIX B : INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTING PRELIMINARY LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE............13APPENDIX C INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE............15APPENDIX D : INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTING ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE...............17APPENDIX E : ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN 1 COURSE OUTLINE.........................................19APPENDIX F : CONFINED SPACE RESCUE COURSE OUTLINE............................................21APPENDIX G : INCIDENT COMMANDER COURSE OUTLINE................................................23APPENDIX H : HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE............25APPENDIX I : HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONAL LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE...........27APPENDIX J : RURAL AND WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING......................................................29APPENDIX K : BASIC PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER HANDLING COURSE OUTLINE..................31APPENDIX L : BASIC SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)..........................33APPENDIX M : OTHER COURSES/SERVICES OFFERED BY ESKOM-APPROVED EMERGENCY TRAINING FACILITIES (AS APPLICABLE).........................................................................35

TABLESTable 1 : Summary profile of training for fire team members......................................................................................8Table 2 : Other courses for Eskom personnel.............................................................................................................9





1. INTRODUCTIONThis standard defines Eskom’s formal fire fighting, hazmat, and rescue training programmes for qualifying volunteer and industrial fire teams. These courses have been developed and designed to address the needs of personnel faced with the task of dealing with a small uncontrolled fire situation on an individual basis as well as those personnel assigned to fire teams who may encounter larger, more difficult incidents

This standard will give guidance to align learning programmes with the relevant current registered unit standards. Alignment of training programmes with the relevant unit standards will assist with career paths for those individuals who might want to pursue a future career in the emergency services.

This standard will also address the requirements and training programmes necessary to comply with the minimum requirements as an A Team or B Team infrastructure (Firefighting Organisation 32-108).

2. SUPPORTING CLAUSES

2.1 SCOPE

This standard is applicable to all Eskom business units and related business operations. It specifically defines the formal firefighting course programme(s) and, in conjunction with the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation, identifies those levels of training required to ensure the safety of personnel and protection of assets.

2.1.1 Purpose

This standard defines Eskom’s formal firefighting, hazmat, and rescue training programmes for qualifying volunteer and industrial fire teams. These courses have been developed and designed to address the needs of personnel faced with the task of dealing with a small uncontrolled fire situation on an individual basis as well as those personnel assigned to fire teams who may encounter larger, more difficult incidents.

2.1.2 Applicability

This standard shall apply throughout Eskom Holdings Limited, its divisions, and subsidiaries.

2.2 NORMATIVE/INFORMATIVE REFERENCES

Parties using this document shall apply the most recent edition of the documents listed in the following paragraphs.

2.2.1 Normative

[1] ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

[2] Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.

[3] 32-123: Emergency Planning

[4] 36-690 (previous GGS 0350): Generation Fire Risk Management

[5] 32-108: Fire Fighting Organisation

[6] 34-132: Distribution Fire Risk Management





[7] TST0021: Transmission Fire Risk Management – draft and formerly known as TRMASAAL4

2.2.2 Informative

Not applicable

2.3 DEFINITIONS

2.3.1 Classification

a. Controlled disclosure: controlled disclosure to external parties (either enforced by law, or discretionary).

2.3.2 Approved: accepted by the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Manager or person(s) so delegated.

2.3.3 National Fire Protection Association: is an international, technical, and educational standard with the purpose of promoting the minimum requirements and standards for training and equipment within the emergency response fields.

2.4 ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation DescriptionABET Adult Basic Education and Training

CSR Confined Space Rescue

EESA Eskom Emergency Services Academy

ETQA Education and Training Quality Assurance

Hazmat Hazardous material

IFSAC International Fire Service Accreditation Congress

Ltd Limited

BU Business Unit

HR Human Resources

OH&S Occupational Health and Safety

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

RPL Recognition of Prior Learning

SAESI Southern African Emergency Services Institute

SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

SETA Sector Education and Training Authority

SGB Standards Generating Body

SAQA South African Qualifications Authority

ERT Emergency response team





2.5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.5.1 At corporate level Strategy and Risk Division fire risk management), the following shall be undertaken:

a) Overview of the Fire Training Programme, including documentation, training facilities, instructor requirements, and assessment conditions/criteria

b) Liaison with national bodies (SAQA) regarding alignment with national programmes

c) Monitoring the training programme as applied within the Eskom environment

d) Approvals as required.

2.5.2 Business units are to determine and define their emergency response and capability needs relative to fire training and application of relevant documentation (specifically Firefighting Training Programme and Firefighting Organisation).

2.5.3 Personnel selected and/or recommended to undertake assessment (RPL) of fire team members/ERT members must submit themselves to the prescribed training. A background or experience base in firefighting and/or training is expected. The application of the broad principles as defined under 3.1.13 is further expected.

2.5.4 Members or personnel from fire teams/ERTs wishing to follow the process of recognition of prior learning (RPL) must maintain a portfolio of evidence of training and experience and keep a record of both formal and ongoing training. Incidents and any other relevant input, showing date, description, responsibility, and time (in hours) of such events, must be kept. This must be sanctioned and accepted by the person having responsibility for the fire team(s)/ERTs (usually the fire officer/safety or risk practitioner for that business unit).

2.6 PROCESS FOR MONITORING

2.6.1 The requirements contained in this standard, applicable to any business unit or site, shall be monitored by the business unit or site on an annual basis.

2.6.2 Compliance with the requirements as defined in this standard shall be arranged by the business unit and Audit and Forensic Department (in conjunction with Strategy and Risk Division).

2.7 RELATED/SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Not applicable





3. DOCUMENT CONTENT

3.1 REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 The Eskom Firefighting Training Programme subscribes to the concept of accreditation of the Eskom firefighting training facilities, their instructors, and course material through any accreditation organisation or institution (SAESI, local government SETA, or similar).

3.1.2 The detail of the course outline for developed courses is tabled in the appendices attached to this standard.

3.1.3 The Fundamentals and Basic Extinguisher Firefighting Course is designed for employees who require basic firefighting training.

3.1.4 The Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced Firefighting Courses are progressive and mandatory for personnel appointed to fire teams and subject to the conditions contained in the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation.

3.1.5 The Incident Commander Course is voluntary for suitable, selected candidates.

3.1.6 The Rescue Course is voluntary for firefighters, but is compulsory for incident commanders. Firefighting training is not a prerequisite for the Rescue Course.

3.1.7 The First Responder Hazardous Awareness and Operational Course has been developed to provide for personnel selected from appointed fire team members to be trained in hazardous material emergency procedures and equipment. It is mandatory for personnel wishing to volunteer for incident commander training.

3.1.8 Rural and Wildland Firefighting is a general course outside of those required for structural firefighting (Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced); however, personnel called on to respond to rural and wildland fires shall have received this basic level of training.

3.1.9 The Basic Breathing Apparatus Course is primarily directed at personnel not considered to be part of a formal fire team infrastructure, but who, in the course of their duties, could be called on to be exposed to hostile breathing environments, typically personnel from the operating, water treatment, or chemical plant operators.

3.1.10 A defined and auditable trail relating to training material shall be available. This can take the form of training manuals for learners or students and/or instructor manuals or notes for each level of course as described in the detailed Appendices A to J of this standard.

3.1.11 Documentation relating to training material shall be reviewed and approved at least every three years.

3.1.12 The training programme shall be formulated, revised, and managed with due consideration to the following:

a) Finding the best compromise in achieving the objective of the Fire Training Programme, the content of course material, and practical requirements

b) Safety during training





c) The needs of the organisation in responding to fire and rescue emergencies.

3.1.13 The process and requirements to ensure competency in a specific course allow for two options:

a) Retraining

The certificate expires after a prescribed validity period, after which the firefighter must re-qualify to remain qualified in that course. This is done by attending the course on a full-time basis, and all assessments are done as required by the course scope and prescribed criteria.

b) Recognition of portfolio of evidence of training

On submission of an acceptable, auditable personal register or logbook (portfolio of evidence of training/experience), an assessment of the individual can be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. This process can be accepted to cater for two validity periods, after which recertification as tabled under 3.1.13.a must be completed. Suitably qualified personnel to conduct assessments shall mean persons (not from that business unit) who are registered as an assessor. This assessor must have sufficient knowledge of the specific training programme as stipulated in Appendices A to L. The assessment and recognition of the portfolio of evidence of the individual shall be undertaken within the validity period of that course. It shall be comprised of an evaluation report and declaration, by the assessor, that the information and evaluation are acceptable and within the parameters of the course outline.

A written assessment report shall be provided to the individual under assessment and the relevant BU HR Section to be included as part of the personnel file for that individual

3.2 RECORDS

3.2.1 Typically, at business units, a database shall be maintained and administered relating to students attending Eskom courses by the relevant business unit Human Resources Section as part to the personnel file and payment of allowances/remuneration for volunteer emergency response team members.

3.2.2 Certificates shall be issued by an approved training facility and shall reflect the student’s details and description/level of training for which the certificate is issued. These certificates must bear the unique and approved seal or stamp for that training facility and certificate expiry date.

3.2.3 The detailed information to facilitate recognition of prior learning must be an auditable personal register or logbook (portfolio of evidence) that provides for confirmation of training or exposure to formal courses, exercises, drills, and incidents. Formal acceptance by the person having responsibility for volunteer emergency team members must be in evidence, this supported by additional signatories where thought necessary.





Table 1 : Summary profile of training for fire team members

Course description Period of validity Re-qualification

Industrial Firefighting Preliminary Level (compulsory for fire team members)

18 months Complete the Intermediate Course within 18 months or attend Preliminary Course again

Industrial Firefighting Intermediate Level (compulsory for fire team members)

Two years Complete the Advanced Course within two years or attend the Intermediate Course again

Industrial Firefighting Advanced Level (compulsory for fire team members)

Three years To remain qualified, the course must be done every three years; RPL conditions can be applied; see Appendix D-D11 for details

Rescue Course (voluntary for fire team members, but compulsory for team leaders)1 Rope Rescue Technician 12 Confined Space Rescue

12 months *Two years

To remain qualified, the various course elements applicable must be done at the prescribed intervals; RPL conditions can be applied; see Appendix E-E10 for Rope Rescue Technician 1 and Appendix F-F10 for Confined Space Rescue for details

Incident Commander Course (for suitable, selected volunteers who have completed Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced Rescue Courses)

Three years To remain qualified, the Incident Commander Course must be done every three years; RPL conditions can be applied; see Appendix F-F10 for details

HAZMAT Course (suitable for selected volunteers from fire teams and personnel selected as incident commanders)

Two years To remain qualified, the course must be done at the prescribed intervals; RPL conditions can be applied; see Appendix G-G10 for details

Notes:

a) Business units are encouraged to enter into a defined contract with Eskom-approved training service providers. Formal training in the course material defined in this document can be accepted from the following facilities:

ETS: Emergency Training Solutions Majuba Power Station Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

b) However, in all instances, the Fire Training Programme must reflect the content and format as tabled in this document.

c) An allowance structure is applicable for Eskom personnel appointed as a volunteer within a formally structured firefighting/emergency team organisation at business unit level. The allowance structure is as defined in Eskom Conditions of Service: Section 10 Additional Services – Non-managerial (see 10.9 Response Team).

d) Course expiry dates – business units and ERT members are encouraged to ensure that, prior to reaching expiry dates for any specific course, every effort is made to remain within the expiry time prior to the next level or course. However, an overrun or grace period can be applied, providing this is no longer than three months or 10% of the course validity period.

e) Firefighter 1 and 2 qualifications shall be recognised; however, members with these qualifications shall also be subject to training and re-qualification as for the Eskom courses.

f) RESCUE COURSE – for personnel to remain certified (paid the allowance), members must have a valid certificate for the Rope Rescue Technician 1 and Confined Space Rescue. LIVE RESCUE DRILLS USING ROPES MUST BE UNDER STRICT AND COMPETENT SUPERVISION





Table 2 : Other courses for Eskom personnel

Course description Period of validity Re-qualification

Fundamentals of Firefighting for Individuals (recommended basic fire training)

N/a Recommended every three years

Rural and Wildland Firefighting Course (suitable for selected volunteers)

Two years Recommended

Basic Breathing Apparatus (suitable for personnel who could be required to don and wear SCBA, not necessarily as an emergency responder)

Three years Recommended

Notes:

a) The Basic Breathing Apparatus Course has been developed for personnel who are not members of a formal fire or rescue emergency team, but could be required to enter hostile breathing environments, operating staff, water treatment staff, or chemical plant operators.

b) The Rural and Wildland Firefighting Course has been developed to provide basic training in this type of fire situation for personnel who might not be an appointed fire team member, but is a prerequisite for all fire team members responding to grass and wildland fires.

c) All outcomes achieved in terms of the training as described in Table 1 are based on national standards and may lead to nationally/internationally recognised qualifications, that is, Firefighter 1 or Firefighter 2, or unit standards registered at SAQA.

4. AUTHORIZATIONThis document has been seen and accepted by:

Name DesignationB Dames Chief Executive

PS O’Flaherty Finance Director (Finance and Group Capital)E Johnson Chief Officer (Strategy and Risk Management Division)

T Govender Divisional Executive (Generation Division)D L Marokane Chief Commercial Officer (Group Commercial Division)

BE Bulunga Divisional Executive (Human Resources Division)MM Ntsokolo Divisional Executive (Transmission Division)

Dr SJ Lennon Divisional Executive (Eskom International)A Noah Divisional Executive (Distribution Division)

M Koko Divisional Executive (Group Technology Division)K Lakmeeharan Divisional Executive (Delivery Unit)

T Molefe Divisional Executive (Customer Service Division)





Name DesignationCAK Choeu Divisional Executive (Corporate Affairs Division)M Adam Divisional Executive (Regulation and Legal)

5. REVISIONS

Date Rev. Compiler RemarksJuly 1996 0 M Cresswell Revision 1 of ESKASAAQ3 was

omitted.

September 1998 2 M Cresswell The content of ESKASAAQ3 Revision 0 was amended, authorised, and published.

June 2002 3 M Cresswell ESKASAAQ3 was revised, authorised, and published.

December 2006 0 M Cresswell The content of ESKASAAQ3 was revised and formatted and the reference number superseded by 32-107, in alignment with the new Eskom document criteria.

March 2011 1 K Pillay The content of 32-107 was revised.

6. DEVELOPMENT TEAMThe following people were involved in the development of this document:

Robin Pillay.

Mike Cresswell.

Emergency Training Solutions

7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSGeneration Fire Practitioners are acknowledged for their contributions in the compilation of this standard.





APPENDIX A: FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE SAFETY COURSE OUTLINE(Informative)

A.1 INTENDED FOR

Intended for all employees as part of induction training, those appointed as safety representatives, or those performing basic fire safety duties.

Appointed fire marshals Evacuation officers Employees doing technical and mechanical work

A.2 PREREQUISITES

Recommended that learners can read and write in English.

A.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Eskom/site personnel who have the necessary competency and knowledge (SAESI Firefighter 2 or Industrial Firefighting Advanced Level and assessors) Registered as assessor with relevant accreditation body Group learning facilitation Written permission from the OH&S Manager, Strategy and Risk Division, to present this course

A.4 VENUE

Any suitable site where small controlled fires can be made and classroom facilities are available. Local environmental regulations must be considered when selecting such venues.

A.5 DURATION

One day (eight hours).

A.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE

Learners will be able to:

identify a fire emergency; identify the class of fire and select an appropriate portable fire extinguisher; safely use a portable fire extinguisher to safely attempt to extinguish a fire; identify the possibility and method of fire spread; know how to report on a fire emergency; understand and coordinate safe evacuation procedures; understand symbolic safety signs; and understand the importance of fire safety at work and in the workplace.





A.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals and visual media. Demonstrations and practical exercises using firefighting equipment.

A.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 25/facilitator.

A.9 ASSESSMENT

A practical assessment using standard portable fire extinguishers against a typical class A or B fire. The student must be able to demonstrate the safe use and effective application of a portable fire extinguisher in a practical scenario.

A.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

Three years.

A.11 COURSE CONTENT

Anatomy and behaviour of fire Portable fire extinguishers Hose reels Causes of fires Reporting of incidents Evacuation procedure Housekeeping Symbolic signs Fire safety at home Practical scenario

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeFundamentals of Fire Safety for Individuals Course Outline – Revision 2.





APPENDIX B: INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTING PRELIMINARY LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE

B.1 INTENDED FOR Intended for all employees who respond to fires or are appointed to serve on a fire team.

Employees responsible for responding to a small fire incident beyond the capability of portable fire extinguishers Employees responsible for assisting emergency response teams and local authorities with fire incidents at the workplace Employees responsible for doing basic fire safety standbys at potential fire risk operations Employees identified to serve on emergency response teams

B.2 PREREQUISITES

The appointment of a person to an official fire team shall be in accordance with the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation. As minimum, students must be able to read and write in English. A medical examination and report, as prescribed in the current Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation, must be available prior to starting the course.

B.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Instructor accredited through SAESI and relevant accreditation body as assessor.

B.4 VENUE

Either of the approved and authorised Eskom fire training centres; OR at other selected, approved sites.

B.5 DURATION

Five days (40 hours).

B.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE

Learners will be able to do the following under supervision:

Operate safely and effectively within a team. Explain fire behaviour. Safely set up ground ladders. Select and use portable fire extinguishers. Illuminate an emergency scene. Identify different fire services equipment. Use SCBAs. Tie different types of knots and hoist equipment. Make different hoses rolls. Explain common power plant hazards. Protect evidence of fire cause and origin.





B.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals, visual media, demonstration, and practical fire scenarios.

B.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 20 per facilitator. Minimum: eight.

B.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical progress tests will be conducted during the week. Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard assessment set. Weighting factors for the examination are as follows: Theory: 70%. Practical: competent or not yet competent.

B.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

The certificate expires after 18 months; if the firefighter has, by this time, not progressed onto the Intermediate Industrial Firefighting Course, he/she will be required to redo the Preliminary Level again.

B.11 COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Firefighter orientation and safety Module 2: Fire behaviour Module 3: Portable fire extinguishers and hoses reels Module 4: Fire service equipment Module 5: Personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Module 6: Ropes and knots Module 7: Fire services ladders Module 8: Water supply Module 9: Fire streams Module 10: Fire hoses Module 11: Common power plant hazards Module 12: Power and lighting equipment Module 13: Protecting and preserving evidence

Practical exercises Portable fire extinguishers Hose and fire streams Ropes and knots Breathing apparatus Ladders Fire scenario simulations

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammePreliminary Industrial Firefighting Course Outline – Revision 2.





APPENDIX C: INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE(Informative)

C.1 INTENDED FOR

Intended for all employees on a fire team as a progressive course towards the Industrial Firefighting Advanced Level.

C.2 PREREQUISITES

The appointment of a person to an official fire team shall be in accordance with the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation. Minimum: students must be able to read and write in English. A medical examination and report, as prescribed in the current Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation, must be available prior to starting the course. Successful completion of the Industrial Firefighting Preliminary Course.

C.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS


C.4 VENUE

Any of the approved and authorised Eskom fire training centres.

C.5 DURATION


C.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE


implement operational firefighting tactics; identify different building construction and building components; select proper hose lines; select appropriate fire streams; know the different types of attacks that can be used to control building fires; secure an adequate water supply; work safely from ladders; identify foam equipment and use foam; safely force entry into a building; identify dangerous smoke conditions and apply effective ventilation; use an SCBA during search and rescue activities; conduct salvage and overhaul operations; understand fire detection systems and sprinkler systems; and understand the basic pump operations and primers.





C.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA


C.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 20 per facilitator. Minimum: eight

C.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical progress tests will be conducted during the week. Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard assessment set. Weighting factors for the examination are as follows: Theory: 70%. Practical: competent or not yet competent.

C.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

The certificate expires after two years; if the firefighter has, by this time, not progressed onto the Advanced Industrial Firefighting Course, he/she will be required to redo the Intermediate Industrial Firefighting Course.

C.11 COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Preliminary firefighter revision Module 2: Fire behaviour Module 3: Building construction Module 4: Fire control Module 5: Water supply Module 6: Working with hoses Module 7: Working from ladders Module 8: Foam Module 9: Forcible entry Module 10: Ventilation Module 11: SCBA/search and rescue Module 12: Salvage and overhaul Module 13: Attack groups Module 14: Sprinkler and detection systems Module 15: Pumps and primers

Practical exercises Transformer fire Elevated fuel tank. Flame bending techniques on: valves; and leaking valves Boiler front fire Multiple floors (hose advancing and firefighting) Use of ladders

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeIndustrial Firefighting Intermediate Course Outline – Revision 2.





APPENDIX D: INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTING ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE(Informative)

D.1 INTENDED FOR

Eskom personnel officially appointed to serve on a fire team.

D.2 PREREQUISITES

The appointment of a person to an official fire team shall be in accordance with the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation. Minimum: students must be able to read and write in English. A medical examination and report, as prescribed in the current Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation, must be available prior to starting the course. Successful completion of the Preliminary and Intermediate Firefighting Courses.

D.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS


D.4 VENUE


D.5 DURATION


D.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE


perform all tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently; extinguish fires in exterior class A materials; extinguish a motor vehicle fire; control an interior structure fire; extinguish an ignitable liquid fire; control a flammable gas cylinder fire; conduct a search and rescue operation in a structure; be able to identify hazardous substances and their signage; identify dangerous building conditions; identify indicators towards dust explosions; and do fault finding on SCBAs.

This course will equip each team member with knowledge and advanced practical skills to safely and effectively carry out firefighting activities in a team environment.





D.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA


D.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 20 per facilitator. Minimum: eight.

D.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical progress tests will be conducted during the week. Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard assessment set. Weighting factors for the examinations are as follows: Theory: 70%. Practical: competent or not yet competent.

D.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

Two options are tabled and relate to the recognised prior learning that an individual may present. The following can be considered: The certificate expires after three years, after which the firefighter must re-qualify to remain a qualified firefighter. On submission of an acceptable and auditable personal register or logbook (portfolio of evidence – see section 3.1.13.b), an assessment of the individual can be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. This process is accepted to cater for two validity periods, after which recertification as tabled under D10.1 must be completed.

D.11 COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Revision of intermediate firefighter Module 2: Dangerous goods Module 3: Extreme fire behaviour Module 4: Pre-fire planning Module 5: Firefighting strategy Module 6: LP gas and BLEVE Module 7: Dust explosions Module 8: Crude oil tanks Module 9: SCBA and refilling systems Module 10: Fire suppression

Practical exercises SCBA (Stages 1 and 2) Large TRFR – horizontal tank – vertical tank Night scenarios: flame bending (leaking valves and gas) Flashover LPG Pre-fire planning Firefighter tactics

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeIndustrial Firefighting Advanced Course Outline – Revision 2





APPENDIX E: ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN 1 COURSE OUTLINE

E.1 INTENDED FOR

Eskom personnel officially appointed to serve on a fire team selected or who volunteered for training in rescue procedures. Also required as a prerequisite for team leaders.

E.2 PREREQUISITES

The appointment of a person to an official fire team shall be in accordance with the requirements set out in the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation. Minimum: students must be able to read and write in English. A medical examination and report, as prescribed in the current Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation, must be available prior to starting the course. This course is a voluntary course for selected personnel, but is mandatory for personnel selected or volunteering for team leaders.

E.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS


E.4 VENUE


E.5 DURATION


E.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE

After course completion, learners will be able to:

construct and use different knots; use high-angle equipment; safely construct anchor systems and build systems; safely descend a rope; function as top and bottom belay; work as a member of a team under supervision; and use correct communication commands.

E.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals, visual media, demonstration, and practical rescue scenarios.

E.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 12. Minimum: six





E.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical progress tests will be conducted during the various modules of the overall course. Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard assessment set. Weighting factors for each part of the course are as follows: Theory: 70%. Practical: competent or not yet competent.

E.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

Rope Rescue Technician: 12 months.

The certificate expires after three years, after which the firefighter must re-qualify to remain a qualified rope rescue technician. On submission of an acceptable and auditable personal register or logbook (portfolio of evidence – see section 3.1.13.b), an assessment of the individual can be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. This process is accepted to cater for two validity periods, after which recertification as tabled under E10.1 must be completed.

E.11 COURSE CONTENT(S)

Rope rescue Rescue equipment Knots Anchors and rescue systems Belay

Practical exercise

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeRope Rescue Technician 1 Course Outline – Revision 2.





APPENDIX F: CONFINED SPACE RESCUE COURSE OUTLINE

F.1 INTENDED FOR

Eskom personnel officially appointed to serve on a fire team selected or who volunteered for training in confined space rescue procedures. Also required as a prerequisite for team leaders.

F.2 PREREQUISITES

The appointment of a person to an official fire team shall be in accordance with the requirements set out in the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation. Minimum: students must be able to read and write in English. A medical examination and report, as prescribed in the current Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation, must be available prior to starting the course. This course is a voluntary course for selected personnel, but is mandatory for personnel selected or volunteering for team leaders. The prerequisites for the Confined Space Rescue Course are as follows: Rope Technician 1 and a recognised breathing apparatus course.

F.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS


F.4 VENUE


F.5 DURATION

Three days (24 hours).

F.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE

After course completion, learners will:

be knowledgeable with regard to confined space regulations; be knowledgeable with regard to different types of confined spaces and different types of contaminations that can occur; be able to make tactical decisions in order to handle rescue and tactical operations; and be able to construct retrieval systems.

F.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals, visual media, demonstration, and practical rescue scenarios.

F.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 12. Minimum: six.





F.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical progress tests will be conducted during the course. Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard assessment set. Weighting factors for each part of the course are as follows: Theory: 70%. Practical: competent or not yet competent.

F.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

Confined Space Rescue: three years.

Two options are tabled and relate to the recognised prior learning that an individual may present. The following can be considered:

The certificate expires after three years, after which the firefighter must re-qualify to remain a qualified confined space rescuer. On submission of an acceptable and auditable personal register or logbook (portfolio of evidence – see section 3.1.13.b), an assessment of the individual can be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. This process is accepted to cater for two validity periods, after which recertification as tabled under F10.1 must be completed.

F.11 COURSE CONTENT(S)

Introduction to confined space rescue Statutes, regulations, standards Confined spaces defined Contamination of confined spaces Hazards Tactical considerations Rescue operations – retrieval systems Tripod 5:1 systems

Practical exerciseConfined space entry and rescue operations.

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeConfined Space Rescue Course Outline – Revision 2.





APPENDIX G: INCIDENT COMMANDER COURSE OUTLINE

G.1 INTENDED FOR

Eskom personnel officially appointed to serve on a fire team as an incident commander.

G.2 PREREQUISITES

The appointment of a person to an official fire team as a team leader shall be in accordance with the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation. Minimum: students must be able to read and write in English. A medical examination and report, as prescribed in the current Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation, must be available prior to starting the course. Completion of the Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced Firefighting Courses. The complete Rescue modular programme and Hazmat modular programme.

G.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS


G.4 VENUE


G.5 DURATION


G.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE

Learners will:

be able to take control of a scene using action plans, pre-fire planning, and post-fire analysis; be knowledgeable with regard to the Fire Brigade Services Act, incident command system, and firefighter strategies and tactics; be able to communicate and know leadership styles; and be able to do problem solving and compile action plans.

G.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals and overhead transparencies. Group discussions, demonstrations, and practical exercises using firefighting equipment. A student manual is also available, with supporting videotapes.

G.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 16. Minimum: eight.





G.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical progress tests will be conducted during the week. Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard question set. Weighting factors for the examinations are as follows: Theory: 70%. Practical: competent or not yet competent.

G.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY


The certificate expires after three years, after which the firefighter must re-qualify to remain a qualified firefighter. On submission of an acceptable and auditable personal register or logbook (portfolio of evidence – see section 3.1.13.b), an assessment of the individual can be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. This process is accepted to cater for two validity periods, after which recertification as tabled under G10.1 must be completed.

G.11 COURSE CONTENT

Teamwork Leadership Communications Problem solving Fire Brigade Services Act Pre-fire planning Post-fire analysis Firefighting strategies Firefighting tactics Action plan Incident command system Fire ground safety

Practical Case studies Pre-fire planning

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeIncident Commander Course Outline – Revision 2

Eskom Fire Fighting Training Programme Unique Identifier: 32-107Revision: 1Page: 26 of 36



APPENDIX H: HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE

H.1 INTENDED FOR

Selected volunteer Eskom personnel officially appointed to serve on a fire team and for personnel fulfilling the role of incident commander.

H.2 PREREQUISITES

The appointment of a person to an official fire team shall be in accordance with the Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation.

Minimum: students must be able to read and write in English.

A medical examination and report, as prescribed in the current Eskom Standard Firefighting Organisation, must be available prior to starting the course.

This course is a voluntary course for selected personnel, but mandatory for personnel selected or volunteering for team leaders.

H.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS


H.4 VENUE


H.5 DURATION


H.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE

After course completion, learners will be able to:

provide the first people on the scene of a release with the knowledge and skill to determine the presence of a hazardous material and the basic hazards involved; survey the incident from a safe distance and identify the product, if possible; collect hazard information using the Emergency Response Guidebook; initiate protective actions; initiate the notification process; and establish emergency decontamination procedures

H.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals, visual media, demonstration, and practical hazmat scenarios.

H.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 16.

Minimum: eight




H.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical progress tests will be conducted during the overall course.

Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard question set.

Weighting factors for each part of the course are as follows:

The course pass mark is 70% in each of the component modules overall.

Practical: competent or not yet competent

H.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY


The certificate expires after three years, after which the firefighter must re-qualify to remain a qualified firefighter.

On submission of an acceptable and auditable personal register or logbook (portfolio of evidence – see section 3.1.13.b), an assessment of the individual can be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. This process is accepted to cater for two validity periods, after which recertification as tabled under G10.1 must be completed.

H.11 COURSE CONTENT

NFPA 471, 472, and 473

Introduction to hazardous materials

Properties of hazardous materials

Recognising and identifying hazardous materials

Personal protective equipment

Command, safety, and scene control

Hazardous materials containers and packaging

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeHazmat First Responder Awareness Level Course Outline – Revision 2.




APPENDIX I: HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONAL LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE

I.1 INTENDED FOR

Selected volunteer Eskom personnel officially appointed to serve on a fire team and for personnel fulfilling the role of incident commander.

I.2 PREREQUISITES


Minimum: students must be able to read and write in English.


This course is a voluntary course for selected personnel, but mandatory for personnel selected or volunteering for team leaders.

The prerequisite for the Operational Level is the Hazmat Awareness Level

I.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS


I.4 VENUE

Either of the approved and authorised Eskom fire training centres.

I.5 DURATION

Five days (40 hours)

I.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE

The qualifying learner shall be able to perform tasks that involve the identification of hazardous materials or the presence of hazardous materials. The learner must implement the incident management system and also react, according to training and level of training, to the incident. The broader benefit of competent practitioners is that qualifying learners will be able to assist emergency services in protecting people and property against hazardous material incidents.

I.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals, visual media, demonstration, and practical hazmat scenarios.

I.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 16.

Minimum: eight




I.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical progress tests will be conducted during the overall course.

Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard question set.


The course pass mark is 70% in each of the component modules overall.

Practical: competent or not yet competent.

I.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY


The certificate expires after three years, after which the firefighter must re-qualify to remain a qualified firefighter. On submission of an acceptable and auditable personal register or logbook (portfolio of evidence – see section 3.1.13.b), an assessment of the individual can be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. This process is accepted to cater for two validity periods, after which recertification as tabled under I10.1 must be completed.

I.11 COURSE CONTENT

Relevant South African legislation

NFPA 471, 472 , and 473

Introduction to hazardous materials

Properties of hazardous materials

Recognising and identifying hazardous materials

Personal protective equipment

Command, safety, and scene control

Hazard and risk assessment

Tactical priorities and defensive control strategies

Incident control strategies and tactics

Decontamination tactics

Practical exercise

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeHazmat First Responder Operational Level Course Outline – Revision 2




APPENDIX J: RURAL AND WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING (Informative)

J.1 INTENDED FOR

All personnel required to respond to a grass and wildland fire incident. Selected volunteer Eskom personnel either as an officially appointed fire team member or otherwise selected by the business unit.

J.2 PREREQUISITES


Recommended students must be able to read and write in English.


This course is voluntary for Eskom employees

J.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS


J.4 VENUE


J.5 DURATION

One day (eight hours)

J.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE


know the chemistry of fires during grass and wildland firefighting operations;

know different weather patterns and identify different areas (topography);

use different methods and strategies/tactics to extinguish wildland/grass fires; and

do structure protection during wildland/grass fires

J.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals and visual media

J.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 25.

Minimum: eight




J.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical final assessment


Theory: 70%.

J.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

A certificate is issued for the course. The certificate is valid for three years. To remain qualified, it is recommended that individuals complete the course at the prescribed frequency.

J.11 COURSE CONTENT

Basic chemistry and behaviour of fire

Effects of weather

Effects of topography

Effects of fuels

Safety

Methods of fire extinguishing

Firefighting strategies and tactics

Firefighting resources

Structure protection

Practical exerciseNo practical exercises.

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeGrass and Wildland Firefighting – Revision 2




APPENDIX K: BASIC PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER HANDLING COURSE OUTLINE(Informative)

K.1 INTENDED FOR

Intended for all employees as part of induction training or who are performing basic fire safety duties.

Office personnel

General workers

Appointed fire marshals

K.2 PREREQUISITES

Recommended that students can read and write in English

K.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Eskom/site personnel who have the necessary competency and knowledge (SAESI Firefighter 2 or Industrial Firefighting Advanced Level and assessors)

Registered as assessor with relevant accreditation body

Group learning facilitation

Written permission from the OH&S Manager, Strategy and Risk Division, to present this course

K.4 VENUE

Any suitable site where small controlled fires can be made and classroom facilities are available. Local environmental regulations must be considered when selecting such venues.

K.5 DURATION

Four hours

K.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE


identify a fire emergency;

identify the class of fire and select an appropriate portable fire extinguisher;

use a portable fire extinguisher to safely attempt to extinguish a fire;

identify the possibility and method of fire spread; and

know how to report on a fire emergency

K.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals, visual media, demonstration, and practical fire scenarios. Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals and overhead transparencies. Demonstrations and practical exercises using firefighting equipment. A videotape is also available as an additional medium.




K.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 24.

Minimum: 12.

K.9 ASSESSMENT

A practical assessment using standard portable fire extinguishers against a typical class A or B fire. The student must be able to demonstrate the safe use and effective application of a portable fire extinguisher in a practical scenario.

K.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

None. It is advisable that the course be repeated at convenient intervals. A period of three years is the suggested interval.

K.11 COURSE CONTENT

Fire chemistry

Portable extinguishers

Hose reel

Reporting of incidents

Practical exercise

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeBasic Portable Extinguisher Handling Course Outline – Revision 2.




APPENDIX L: BASIC SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)(Informative)

L.1 INTENDED FOR

Intended for all employees who, through the nature of their work, could be required to use a SCBA.

Control room personnel

Employees working in oxygen-reduced areas

Fire watch/safety standby personnel

L.2 PREREQUISITES

Recommended that students must be able to read and write in English.


This course is voluntary for selected Eskom employees

L.3 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Eskom/site personnel who have the necessary competency and knowledge (SAESI Firefighter 2 or Industrial Firefighting Advanced Level and assessors)

Registered as assessor with relevant accreditation body

Group learning facilitation

Written permission from OH&S Manager, Strategy and Risk Division, to present this course

L.4 VENUE

Any suitable site where practical exercises can be conducted and classroom facilities are available.

L.5 DURATION

One day (eight hours)

L.6 OUTCOME OF THE COURSE


understand respiratory hazards;

understand the limitations in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus;

identify the key components of self-contained breathing apparatus;

don and doff an SCBA safely and use it during an emergency; and

do basic inspection and care of SCBA

L.7 TRAINING METHOD/MEDIA

Conventional classroom teaching using student manuals, visual media, demonstration, and practical SCBA scenarios.




L.8 NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Maximum: 16.

Minimum: eight

L.9 ASSESSMENT

Theoretical final tests

Practical work will be assessed in accordance with a standard assessment set.


Theory: 70%.

Practical: competent or not yet competent

L.10 QUALIFICATION/VALIDITY

A certificate is issued for the course. The certificate expires after three years. To remain qualified, it is recommended that individuals complete the course at the prescribed frequency.

L.11 COURSE CONTENT

Respiratory hazards

Breathing apparatus limitations

Open-circuit breathing apparatus

Donning the breathing apparatus

Doffing the breathing apparatus

Inspection, care, and maintenance

Practical exercisesDonning and doffing breathing apparatus.

Use in a simulated hazardous environment.

Appendix to Eskom Fire Training ProgrammeBasic Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Course – Revision 2.

Notes:

The presentation of courses other than those tabled in this standard is considered to be outside the parameters of formal fire training for Eskom employees. To ensure a high degree of practical and appropriate training, this standard defines the various firefighting, rescue, and command courses and associated practical emergency training courses available within the Eskom organisation. Issues relating to the payment of allowances and competency-based rewards are subject to the relevant conditions of service and/or agreements with organised labour groups. However, business units can include courses from agencies other than those presented by Eskom and fire training facilities under the on-going site training called for in the Eskom document Firefighting Organisation; this should not be catered for by the payment of the relevant allowances and competency-based rewards, as previously discussed




APPENDIX M: OTHER COURSES/ SERVICES OFFERED BY ESKOM-APPROVED EMERGENCY TRAINING FACILITIES (AS APPLICABLE)

(Informative)

FIRE: Fire Warden Fire Pump Operator Firefighter 1/2 Modular

MEDICAL: First Aid Level 1 First Aid Level 2 First Aid Level 3 First Aid Level 1 and 2 Combined Basic CPR Basic Life Support Heartsaver AED

RESCUE: Rope Rescue Technician 2 Rope Rescue First Responder Vehicle Extrication Confined Space Entry Procedure

HAZMAT: Hazchem Driver Training Handling Chemical Emergencies

OTHER: Advanced Breathing Apparatus Evacuation Officer Housekeeping Fire, Rescue, and First Aid Competitions Hot Fire Training Practices BA Room Training Practices Risk Analysis Emergency Preparedness Programme

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