This fire extinguisher training program is designed to give you the base knowledge to safely handle and extinguish a fire at your workplace. The course is designed for everyone, from workers who need training to supervisors who need to understand their responsibilities.

The program takes 90 minutes to complete and has theoretical knowledge as well as advice on how to conduct a practical portion. In addition to fire extinguishers use, the course looks at the roles and responsibilities of Fire Watch and Fire Wardens. The program will take you through 21 Sections and provides a wide range of information on legislation, equipment and techniques and common practices.

Course Objectives:

1. Fires and Explosions, The Fire Tetrahedron-Fuel, Oxidizers and Heat; Chemical Chain Reaction
2. Fuel-Solids, Liquids, Gases, Vapors, Fumes and Dusts
3. Explosive Range for Gases and Vapours-Lower Flammable Limit, Upper Flammable Limit and Explosive Range
4. Flash Point, and Auto Ignition Temperature-Flashpoint and Auto Ignition for various substances
5. Heat Sources-The Sun, Flames, Electricity, Chemical Reaction and Friction
6. Oxygen and Oxidizers
7. Breaking the Chemical Chain Reaction and Extinguishing the Fire-Fire Extinguishing Methods, Cooling, Smothering, Removing Fuel, Disrupting the Chemical Chain Reaction
8. Fire Prevention-Preventing Vapors, Preventing Ignition Sources, Keeping Workplaces Tidy, Smoke Detectors
9. Legislation and Standards Regarding Hot work Alberta OHS and NFPA-Alberta OHS Section 169, NFPA 51B
10. Classifications of Fire-Class A, B, C, D and K Fires
11. Fire Extinguishing Agents and Types of Extinguishers-Halon, Water, Dry Powder, Foam and Carbon Dioxide ExtinguishersSodium Bicarbonate, Purple K, Monoammonium Phosphate, AFFF
12. Fire Extinguisher Size Rating by UL Classification-A Ratings, BC Ratings, Extinguisher Size; Stored Pressure and Cartridge Extinguishers; Fire Blankets and their uses
13. Fire Extinguishers Inspections-Monthly, Annual, 6 year visual and 12 year Hydrostatic
14. Where to Locate a Fire Extinguisher-NFPA Portable Fire Extinguisher Standard
15. Extinguishing a Fire Practical Advice-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
16. When to Fight a Fire-When to fight a fire, and when not to fight a fire; Reading the fire fighting information on a MSDS or SDS
17. Emergency Response Planning and Fire Wardens-Fire Wardens; Emergency ResponsePlanning
18. Hydrants, hoses and Nozzles-Fire Hydrant and Hose Reels; Building Sprinkler Systems;Specific Steps for Using Hydrant and Hose Systems
19. Burns and Burn Treatment-First, Second and Third Degree Burns and Treatment
20. Practical Activity-Extinguisher a live fire as per site requirements

The course can be used as a standalone online course, or can be combined with practical components to create a comprehensive training program that will allow employers to fulfil training requirements as well as workers to understand their responsibilities and work safely.

Approximately 90 minutes

Pass mark 80%

Certificate of completion.