CPPFES2005 - Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

  • The following units will be included in your certificate:

    • CPPFES2005 - Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

  • This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

  • Refresher min. duration - N/A

    Blended min. duration - N/A

    Face-to-face min. duration - 180 minutes

    Online with face-to-face min. duration - 90 minutes

  • An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

    • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including being able to safely confine emergencies and use initial response equipment.

  • Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

  • This certificate does not require renewal

  • Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

  • Practical demonstrations:

    • Respond to a fire emergency

    • Demonstrate correct use of equipment:

      • Small flammable liquid fire

      • Metallic fire

      • Fire hose reel

    Theory assessment:

    • A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions

  • Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.

    • Learning - I can follow safety advice and learn what to do in emergencies or unfamiliar situations.

    • Reading - I can read and understand simple instructions, labels, and safety signs.

    • Writing - I can write short notes or fill in checklists about safety equipment.

    • Oral Communication - I can listen to instructions and talk clearly with others about what to do in an emergency.

    • Numeracy - I can read gauges, monitor the operating time of equipment, and interpret basic measurements.

Need your team confident with fire extinguishers and hose reels? We'll come to you.

On-site CPPFES2005 training for employees, safety officers and building wardens. Prefer to come to us? We also run sessions at Tomago.

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Practical firefighting equipment training on-site at your workplace, or at our Tomago centre

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The CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment course equips participants with the skills and confidence to safely control small fires in the workplace or community. Delivered onsite at your workplace, or at our Tomago training centre, this course is designed for individuals who may be required to respond quickly to an emergency using fire extinguishers, fire blankets or hose reels before professional help arrives. Our trainers bring real frontline experience from emergency and clinical settings, so you're learning from people who've genuinely responded to these situations.

Through hands-on, practical training, participants learn how to identify different types of fires, select the correct firefighting equipment, and use it safely and effectively. The course also covers fire prevention principles, situational awareness, and post-incident procedures to help minimise risk and damage.

This training is ideal for employees, safety officers, building wardens and community members who need to develop or maintain first attack firefighting skills as part of their safety responsibilities.

We also work with larger teams and corporate groups, training staff together at our Tomago facility, or on-site at your workplace. It's an efficient way to build a genuinely capable, confident team.

Book your First Attack Firefighting Equipment course at our Tomago training centre, or get in touch about training your team.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • No, this is entirely separate from the Emergency Control Organisation structure. It's for anyone who might realistically need to grab an extinguisher, fire blanket or hose reel before professional help arrives, warden or not.

  • This course is specifically about correctly identifying fire types and using firefighting equipment, extinguishers, blankets and hose reels, while PUAFER008 covers a broader first-attack response that includes chemical spills and vehicle incidents, not just fire.

  • No, it's genuinely useful anywhere a small fire could realistically start, from commercial kitchens to workshops, and it's often taken by community members and volunteers, not just designated workplace staff.

  • It's the real thing, not a simulation; you'll be using an actual fire extinguisher on a genuine flame, produced safely through a purpose-built fire training system. That's exactly what makes the practice valuable: you get real hands-on experience with the equipment, the technique and the moment itself, in a controlled and safe environment.