This course equips your team with the knowledge and hands-on skills to safely assess and respond to small workplace emergencies—before they escalate. Participants will learn to use fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, and fire blankets, and will extinguish a live fire in a controlled environment.
Delivered through both theory and practical training, this course focuses on emergency preparedness, effective response, and post-incident procedures. It also covers relevant legislation and the correct use of firefighting equipment.
Completing this training satisfies the legal requirement to provide first attack firefighting training at least every two years.
Nationally recognised units of competency:
Participants will gain the practical skills and confidence to respond to small workplace emergencies and safely use fire extinguishers and related firefighting equipment (including fire hose reels and fire blankets).
The course covers:
Hands-on training includes the practical use of various extinguishers, hose reels, and fire blankets to control a live fire scenario.
This course is designed for any workplace personnel who may be required to respond to small-scale emergencies. Ideal for staff in offices, warehouses, construction sites, healthcare facilities and other environments with potential fire risks.
Training is delivered face-to-face by experienced, qualified trainers. Delivery options include:
We offer flexible scheduling and can tailor delivery to suit your needs—please contact our team to discuss.
There are no pre-course or post-course requirements. All assessment activities are completed during the session.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
Certificate delivery:
There are no formal entry requirements; however, participants must be physically capable of lifting and operating a fire extinguisher (up to 5kg) as part of the practical assessment.
If any additional learning support is required (e.g. with language, literacy or numeracy), please notify our Operations team prior to the course or speak with your trainer on the day—we’re here to help.
Amenities at Our Brisbane and Townsville Facilities:
Also referred to as “first attack firefighting”, this training involves the initial response to a small fire using basic firefighting equipment before emergency services arrive. This course trains participants to safely identify and suppress small fires using a fire extinguisher, fire blanket, and—where available—a fire hose reel. The training includes practical, hands-on experience extinguishing a live controlled fire.
While both units focus on emergency response, they cover different aspects:
Different organisations may require one or both units depending on their internal policies and procedures—not due to specific legislative requirements. That’s why we’ve combined both units into a well-structured course—ensuring your team is prepared to respond to small emergencies and confident in using firefighting equipment effectively.
Fire is made up of four elements: heat, fuel, oxygen, and a chemical reaction. This is known as the fire tetrahedron. If any one of these elements is removed, the fire cannot start—or will be extinguished.
Use the acronym RACE:
In Queensland, First Response Evacuation Instruction is a legal requirement under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. This regulation mandates that the occupier of a building provide First Response Evacuation Instruction to all workers, including training on fire alarms and firefighting equipment.
Additionally, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requires employers to ensure a safe workplace, which includes providing adequate fire safety training.
While the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 mandates general fire safety training, AS 3745:2010 – Planning for Emergencies in Facilities provides further guidance for workplaces where employees are expected to use firefighting equipment.
Key Training Elements (AS 3745:2010 - Section 6.3.3):
If designated occupants are expected to use fire extinguishers as part of emergency procedures, they must be trained in:
In short – fire extinguisher and fire response training should be refreshed every 2 years. This is supported by the following requirements: