We have over 35 years combined experience and service in the emergency services, with vast knowledge and qualifications in Fire Fighting, Emergency Medical Care, Disaster Management and Training. We speak from first hand knowledge and experience.
Although FES is based in the heart of the Karoo, our services have no boundaries and can be provided wherever there is a need for it.
We are bilingual – Afrikaans / English
Our First Aid courses are accredited with the DEPT OF LABOUR (CI 246) and meet the requirements as set out in the SAQA Unit Standards 119567, 120496 and 254220.
We are able to compile specific training material to our client’s needs, which may focus on a specific target group or job specification.
LEVEL 1
The First Aid Level One is a 2 / 3-day course and is the minimum requirement for the workplace as stipulated in the OHS Act 85 of 1993, General Safety Regulation 3(4) (d). The course is compliant with the SAQA Unit Standard 119567.
The course outline is as follows:
LEVEL 2 & 3
The First Aid Level Two and Three is a combined 5-day course and is slightly more advanced than the Level One. This course is ideal for persons working in high-risk areas or those who wish to pursue a career in the medical emergency services. The course is compliant with the SAQA Unit Standards 120496 and 254220.
The course outline is as follows:
The training material for this course meets the requirements as set out in the SAQA Unit Standards 252250 and 13961. This is a 1-day course whereby the students will not only learn about various aspects of fire and safety but will also extinguish a live fire using a variety of portable fire extinguishers.
The course outline is as follows:
We currently provide a Basic Wildland / Veld Fire training course, which is aimed specifically at the agricultural and forestry sectors or those who wish to assist in fighting these fires.
This is a 1- day course and the content is compliant with the SAQA Unit Standard 117082.
The course outline is as follows:
Health & Safety advice at the work place and the compilation of emergency evacuation plans can be consulted and advice given to employers of both the public and private sectors. We are also able to inspect building plans, hazardous materials installations (petroleum & LPG) and offer the best advice to the client. Our services are compliant with the relevant legislation pertaining to the client’s request.
We offer advice to the agricultural and forestry sectors concerning preventative and fire fighting measures in dealing with Wild Land Fires. We provide co ordination and advice during prescribed burning and are able to compile or assist in the compilation of Wild Land fire fighting and preventative plans.
We offer advice to government and private entities who do not have a Disaster Management official and who require preventative advice and compilation of Disaster Management plans in dealing with a particular or various type of disaster applicable to their requirements.