Fire Extinguisher

To provide the necessary skills in the use of fire extinguishers and fixed hose reels, along with knowledge of fire behavior and basic chemistry of fire.

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Chemistry and physics of fire.
• Fire terminology.
• Extinguisher and hose reel types and their operation.
• Practical demonstration of the correct use of fire extinguishers and hose reels on different classes of fire.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the fire classes and fire suppression techniques.
• Select and use hand extinguisher and fixed hose reels to supress the fire
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of the chemistry of fire and the basic principles of the physics of fire.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.