Fire safety courses from FPASA

May 2018 Training & Education

The Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa (FPASA) was established in 1973 to provide a specialised fire safety management technical and training service to industry, commerce and society.


• Fire Risk Assessment & Prevention Strategies

Date: 5-day course, variable dates

The course is aimed at people who need a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of fire safety management and fire risk assessment. It offers learners a new theoretical programme covering fire safety and practical firefighting.


• Advanced Fire Prevention

Date: 10-day course, variable dates

This course is targeted at fire, safety and loss control officers and managers. The successful completion of the Fire Risk Assessment & Prevention Strategies course is a pre-requisite. Persons with an extensive fire safety background may attend without having

completed the abovementioned course, subject to the evaluation of experience and qualifications. This course provides a clear

understanding of fire prevention, including codes of practice, legislation and sound fire protection principles.


• Workplace Fire-Fighting & Breathing Apparatus

Date: Three to four-day courses, variable dates

A course aimed at new members of your fire team or the fire team itself, or those who simply require a refresher course. It focuses on practical firefighting and the basic use of breathing apparatus over either three or four days.

For more information, contact FPASA, +27 (0)11 397 1618, [email protected]





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