# Fireman

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Objective: - Be able to demonstrate the skill in using equipment used to extinguish fires, and explain how he could be of use in controlling a serious fire.
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1. Pass or have passed the Fire Fighter badge
2. Have a knowledge of the emergency numbers of important agencies related to the incident of fire in your area and how to inform same incident to the Fire e in your area and how to inform same incident to the Fire service, ambulance service, hospital, police station, Military camp etc.
3. Know the dangers and understand the fire precautions at home, relating to wood fires, kerosene stoves, electricity, electric appliances, fuses, petrol, storage of material, fireworks, candles, bottle lamps ,etc. 
4. Know the dangers of fire at camp and what precautions should be taken . 
5. Explain the methods of rescue used in different situations. Explain and demonstrate crawling with an unconscious person, rescue by ladder and lowering by line. 
6. Demonstrate how to lift and walk with an unconscious person using the Fireman’s lift. 
7. Know the causes of different types of fires, and how to deal with an outbreak of fire. Know and demonstrate the functions and proper use of different types of fire extinguishers. Demonstrate the use of a mat for beating or smothering a fire 
8. Demonstrate how to use a fire hose, including connecting it to a hydrant 
9. Be able to answer questions on the workings of a Fire Station and the use of equipment carried on fire engines etc.


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