IAWF 2017 Prospectus - email

SERVE | LEAD | INSPIRE

About 

Frontier Training 

Frontier Training is an independent training institution based in Free State, South Africa. 

The company was founded in 2016 to provide high quality and relevant training to those 

who often find themselves on the frontline of fighting wildfires to save lives and property 

or using it as a land management tool. 

For us, training is more than just parting knowledge and skill. It is about raising the 

confidence and competency levels of all our participants and preparing them to make 

critical in-field decisions. 

We deliver a wide range of high quality training courses to fire fighters, farmers, land 

owners, companies and individuals. 

Our curriculum and training methodologies are dynamic. The core of each course is 

based on best practices from around the world, whilst meeting local accreditation 

standards. Courses are flexible and often custom-designed to meet the needs of our 

clients. 

We have partnered with key institutions to bring you the best and latest in wildland fire 

management from around the world, we however, understand the power of local 

knowledge and strive to find the balance on all our course. 

email: info@frontierservices.co.za 

or visit www.frontierservices.co.za 

Contents 

1. Welcome 

2. Our Partners 

3. Delivery Options 

4. General Courses 

• Introduction to Wildland Fire fighting 

• Wildland Fire fighting 

5. Wildland firefighting for Agricultural and Rural Communities 

• Fire Management for Farmers 

• Fire fighting for farmworkers 

• Structural Protection for Farmers 

• Firefighting for Rural Communities 

6. Prescribed Burning 

• Prescribe burning for Team Leaders 

• Prescribe burning for Farmers

Foreword 

It is my personal belief that when we start to manage 

fires on a local level, we will ultimately contribute to 

environmental sustainability worldwide and assist 

government to alleviate the real threat of food scarcity. 

For us, it is not just about training people to fight fires 

safely and effectively. For us it is much more. It is about 

managing fires to the benefit and security of all. 

We understand the unique challenges of running a 

successful farming business or a sensitive conservation 

area. Our programmes have been developed to assist 

managers and their staff, not only gain technical skills, 

but also to improve communication and team cohesion. 

Poor communication and lack of team cohesions has 

been the cause of small fires turning into large 

destructive fires. 

We are firm believers of experiential learning. During our 

courses, participants are given the opportunity to practice 

their newly acquired knowledge and skill under the 

watchful eyes of our instructors. Reflective sessions 

allow participants to learn from their own performance. 

To find out more about our programmes, please continue 

reading. If you want to know, please contact us on +27 

83 979 2330 and will gladly assist you with your needs. If 

we can’t help, we will gladly refer you to those who can. 

Remember it is about saving lives and property. 

We look forward to meeting you at one of our courses. 

Best wishes, 

Warren Conradie 

Chief Executive Officer 

Partners 

Fire management is a complex task with high risks. 

Our answer to this statement is simple. Listen to 

those on the ground and learn from the best. We 

have partnered with the Umbrella Fire Protection 

Associations and selected Universities and other 

leading international institutions to bring the latest 

and the best in wildfire management. 

Our programme leaders are exceptional 

professionals and academics with enviable 

international track records. 

Our team of associates and instructors have vast 

experience and proven track records in programme 

development and delivery. Members of our 

international advisory panel are selected for their 

knowledge, experience and ability to challenge and 

broaden the thinking of our team, providing them 

with the key elements that are vital for operational 

and training excellence. 

“One of the main reasons we chose 

Frontier Group to support us on our 

lean journey is that they’re able to 

provide such a broad range of services - 

and good lean training is crucial to us. 

We have trained people at all levels and 

in many different roles in the company 

to be able to understand and apply lean 

toolsand principles in improving their 

own processes. This means that we’re 

able to set our direction, make our 

plans and execute them.” 

Theuns Van Der Westhuizen 

Fire Chief 

Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality

Flexible delivery options 

In-Company Courses 

In-company courses are delivered at your premises. 

Benefits 

Simplified logistics and minimising time away from the 

business and increased learning time. 

Immediate practical application of learning into the 

workplace. 

Opportunity for senior management to observe 

performance. 

Follow-up work can be conducted at the workplace to 

ensure direct continued workplace application. 

Rooipoort Training Centre 

Training conducted at our Academy in South Eastern 

Free State (70km from Bloemfontein). 

Benefits 

Exposure to new environment, thus keeping learning 

fresh, innovative and exciting. 

Multi-media and blended learning via the internet. 

Participants exposed to variety of customized-designed 

simulations. 

Team effectiveness training opportunities on the high 

Ropes Course. 

In the interest of continuous improvement, all outline syllabuses may be subject to modification. 

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General Courses 

This introductory course provides learners with the required knowledge and 

skills to fight wildfires under the supervision of a skilled and experience leader. 

The course is designed to give learner an understanding of factors that influence wildfires and basic 

manual techniques to suppress fires efficiently and safely. 

Course Duration: 

Accreditation: 

Training Options: 

2 Days 

Non accredited 

Aligned to SAQA US: 117082 

In-company 


“I was totally blown away by 

what I have learnt from 

them in such a small space 

of time.” 

Workshop participant - 2014 

Key Outcomes 

Course prerequisites 

• Identify and explain basic characteristics of fire 

behaviour. 

• Extinguish fires using manual suppression 

methods. 

• Conduct mop-up procedures 

• Use of water equipment 

Moderate fitness 

How does it work? 

Morning sessions focusses on theory and laying the 

foundation. Practical application during afternoon 

sessions. 

• Communicating use verbal and hand signals. 

Who is the course designed for? 

Individuals that are new to wildland fire fighting with 

no or very little experience. 

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Ph: +27 83 979 2330 

Email: training@frontierservices.co.za

General Courses 

This comprehensive course is specifically designed for individuals working as 

wildland fire fighters in grassland biomes. 

Participants completing the course will have a firm understanding of the risks and impact associated 

with the ignition and spread of wildfires in grasslands and will be able to participate as part of single 

resource unit in the suppression of fast moving grass and brush fires. 




5 Days 


Aligned to SAQA US: 117082, 117079, 

123138 


Key Outcomes 

• Explain basic characteristics of fire behaviour. 


methods. 



• Identify unsafe acts and condition 

• Apply safe rules to overcome dangerous fire 

situations 

• Demonstrate safety procedures 

• Use of water equipment 

• Operate and refuel water pumps 

• Maintain water pumps 



• Moderate fitness 

• Able to read and write 

• Able to speak English or Afrikaans 


• Morning sessions focusses on theory and laying the 


sessions. 

• Course concludes with large wildfire practical 

simulation. 

• Members of wildland firefighting crews 

• Volunteers 

• FPA members 

• Farm supervisors 

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Wildland Fire Fighting for Agricultural Sector 

This course is specially designed for individuals responsible for the prevention 

and suppression of veld fires on land. 

During the course participants will get practical experience in the implementation of the National Veld 

and Forest Fire Act, (Act 101) and other laws and obligations. Participants will also learn command and 

control strategies of leading small teams in fast moving found in grassland biomes. Finally, participants 

will design a basic, legislative complaint micro-scale fire management plan specific to cost effectively 

mitigate risks associated with wild fires in the Free State. 




2 Days 


In-company 


Key Outcomes 

• Understand the National Veld and Forest Act (Act 

101) 

• Legal obligations as per Act 101 

• Fine fuel fire suppression strategies and tactics 

• Basic Incident Command 

• Logistics and communication 

• Identifying hazards and mitigation of risks 

• Micro scale fire management plan 


• Able to read and write 





sessions. 


simulation. 


• Farmers 

• Land managers 

• Senior supervisors on large agricultural concerns 

• Estate Managers 

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Farm workers play a critical role in the suppression of wildfires. Most often 

they are the initial response to fires. 

Appropriate initial attack is the cornerstone of any successful wildfire suppression operation. During this 

course, farm workers are taught in the fundamentals of initial attack, scene size, fire behaviour and fire 

line safety. A key component of this course is the teambuilding. 

Course Duration: 2 Days 



Training Options: In-company 


Key Outcomes 

• Initial Attack 

• Safety Rules 

• Identify and explain basic characteristics of fire 

behaviour. 


methods. 



• Identify unsafe acts and condition 

• Readiness (Equipment and logistics) 




• Able to speak Sotho, English or Afrikaans 




sessions. 


simulation. 

• Farm workers 

• Team leaders 

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Long distances and the availability of resources for structural fire protection 

on farms remain a one of the biggest challenges for any farmer. The impact 

of fires on farms stores, houses and animal housing facilities can destroy a 

farming operation. 

This course is designed to teach farmers and supervisors to lead teams during a structural protection 

operation. 






Key Outcomes 

• Risk assessment 

• Fire prevention strategies 

• Fire equipment 

• Coordinating team activities during structural 

protection 

• Fire extinguish 

• Safe handling, storing and use of flammable 

substances (Sans 10087 and Sans 10089) 

• Readiness (Equipment and logistics) 

• Protection zones 








sessions. 

• Course concludes with large practical simulation. 

• Course is presented in conjunction with Mangaung 

Metropolitan Municipality. 

• Farmers 

• Team leaders 


• CERT Team Leaders 



Rural communities rely on fires to cook and in the harse Free State winter they 

depend on it to stay warm. During winter months the fire danger increases 

and annually people lose their property and belongings. In certain cases, it is 

unfortunately fatal. 

This one day course is designed to teach rural communities innovative methods to prevent fires, fight 

fire and to keep people out of harm’s way. 

Course Duration: 1 Day 

Accreditation: Non accredited 


Local communities 


Key Outcomes 

• Risk assessment 

• Fire prevention strategies 

• Fire equipment 

• Basic fire fighting 

• Fire safety 

• Safety zones 



• Able to speak Sotho, English or Afrikaans 




session. 


• Communities members 

• CERT Teams 

• Police 

• Youth groups 

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Prescribed Burning 

Prescribed burning is an effective tool for land management use, but when 

improperly manage it can cause destructive damage to property and life. 

Team leaders play an important role in the effective use of prescribed burns. 

This course is for Team Leaders that are responsible for leading firefighting teams during controlled 

burn operations. During the course participants will participate in practical training (planning, 

implementation and “mop up” procedures.) 





Key Outcomes 

• Plan a controlled burn 

• Implement the control burn activities based on fire 

plan 

• Coordinate team activities during control burn 

operations 

• Conduct post burning activities according to plan 








session. 

• Course conclude with large prescribed burn 

simulation 

• Farm supervisors 

• CERT Team Leaders 



Prescribed Burning 

Prescribed burning is a thoughtful and skillful application of fire under selected 

weather conditions to achieve specific land management objectives. Many 

have used controlled burning as a cost effective method to maintain clearings 

and encourage the growth of plants for later harvest or to reduce hazardous 

fuel loads or utilize it to maintain early successional habitats for a wide variety 

of wildlife species. 

This Prescribed Burns course for Farmers and Estate Managers was specifically designed for managers 

working in the agricultural and environmental sector. 





Key Outcomes 

• Plan a controlled burn 

• Develop a planned report for a controlled burn. 

• Lead a team conducting a controlled burn 

operation. 

• Incident Command 



• Leadership position on an agricultural operation 





session. 

• Course conclude with large prescribed burn 

simulation 

• Farmers 


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ooipoort 

training centre 

To find out how we can help you, 

Call 083 9792330 

Email: info@frontierservices.co.za

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