COJEMS Training Academy

EMS academies offer high-level training in line with national and international standards, resulting in world accepted levels of competence in emergency management services. Courses on offer vary from basic fire fighting and first aid training to more advanced training in hazardous materials, vehicle rescue and basic ECG interpretation. 

Courses Offered At COJEMS Training Academy


EMS has three training academies situated in Brixton, Rietfontein and in Florida where the following courses are on offer:

Fire and hazardous materials training

Basic fire fighting training for businesses The programmes in this course are aimed at emergency service personnel and are open to suitably qualified persons across South Africa.

The following are offered;

Firefighter 1 and 2
Hazmat first responder – awareness level
Hazmat first responder – operations level
Fire services instructor
Fire officer
Driver operator
Aerial appliance

Commercial training 

The course is aimed at businesses and individuals wishing to obtain basic competence in the fields of first aid, fire fighting, and hazardous materials.

Basic Ambulance Assistant Course (BAA)
Basic Ambulance Assistant Refresher Course
Ambulance Emergency Assistant Course (AEA)
Ambulance Emergency Assistant Refresher Course
BLS for Healthcare Provider Course
Read more in the prospectus . 

Medical Training

This course involves intensive medical training aimed at qualified health care practitioners, emergency services personnel, and ambulance emergency assistants, among others.

Contact Details

Florida Park Fire Station
Cnr Gold Club Terrace and Ontdekkers Ave
Florida ROODEPOORT