Description
Fire Extinguisher Training
Course Description
Fire extinguishers are everywhere, but do you know how to use one? This combination lecture and hands-on exercise course is designed for businesses, churches, groups, and members of the public to train people how to properly use a fire extinguisher. The course also covers topics such as how to conduct a fire size up, safety considerations, fire and utility hazards, and fire extinguisher types. At the end of the class, students get an opportunity to put out a real fire using an extinguisher. The addition of the hands-on exercise sets this course apart from other extinguisher training and ensures students come away more knowledgeable and prepared. At the completion of this course students receive a course completion card. This class exceeds OSHA requirements for occupational fire extinguisher training.
Audience
All workers and supervisors need Fire Extinguisher Training.
Course Content
- Identify and describe the elements in the fire tetrahedron
- Differentiate between the classifications of fire
- Describe the basics of how a fire extinguisher works
- Differentiate between the types of fire extinguishers
- Describe the rating system used for fire extinguishers
- State when to use a fire extinguisher
- List in order the steps for using a portable fire extinguisher (PASS)
- State when to evacuate due to fire
- Describe proper fire extinguisher maintenance
