Fire Extinguisher
Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent which can be discharged to extinguish a fire.
In Canada, fire has contributed to numerous fatalities and injuries each year combined with a large dollar loss calculated to be in the millions. Proper training and use of a fire extinguisher can prepare you to effectively suppress small fires before they escalate to the point of injury and property loss.
Details
Due to the fact that fire extinguishers are found on all worksites and are strongly recommended for home use, this course is applicable to everyone.
The Fire Extinguisher with Live Fire Training course is designed to meet and exceed the NFPA Standard. By completing this course you can improve your knowledge of an important part of workplace and home safety and have a greater understanding of the hazards involved.
This is a 4 hour fire extinguisher class, with the first portion of the course spent in the classroom where a series of demonstrations are used to ensure that the participants fully understand the nature of fire and firefighting techniques. The remainder of the course is spent doing hands-on training fighting a variety of live fires.
A fire extinguisher, or extinguisher, is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the expertise of a fire department.
Course Objectives
Identification of different classes of fire
Fundamentals of fire chemistry – including the elements of fire, its nature and stages
Different types of fire
Determine which class of fire extinguisher to be used in different situations
Proper fire-fighting techniques
Proper extinguisher use
Inspection of extinguisher