Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Protection Equipment Co. offers fire extinguisher training seminars to ensure proper use and understanding of common hand-held and wheeled fire extinguishers.

Trainees will learn the proper techniques to effectively use a fire extinguisher on any class of fire they are faced with. Hands-on training is valuable to save lives and property when small fires ignite.

Types of Fire Extinguishers:

• Water And Foam:

Extinguish the fire by taking away the heat element of the fire triangle. Foam agents also separate the oxygen element. Water extinguishers are for Class A fires only. Foam extinguishers can be used on Class A & B only.

• Carbondioxide:

Remove the oxygen and heat elements of the fire triangle. For use on Class B & C fires while usually ineffective on Class A fires.

• Dry Chemical:

Interrupt the chemical reaction of the fire triangle. Ordinary dry chemical is for Class B & C fires only. Some multipurpose agents also create a barrier between the oxygen element and the fuel element on Class A fires. It is important to use the correct extinguisher for the correct fuel.

• Wet Chemical:

Removes the heat of the fire triangle and prevents re-ignition by creating a barrier between the oxygen and fuel elements. Developed for Class K fires. Some may also be used on Class A fires.

• Clean Agent: 

A.K.A. Halogenated, extinguish the fire by interrupting the chemical reaction of the fire triangle with newer and less ozone depleting halocarbon agents. Primarily for Class B & C fires. Some may also be used on Class A fires.

• Dry Powder:

Separate the fuel from the oxygen element, or by removing the heating element of the fire triangle. Use for Class D fires only, as they are ineffective on all other classes of fires.

• Water Mist:

Remove the heating element of the fire. An alternative to Clean Agent extinguishers where contamination is a concern. Primarily used for Class A fires, though safe for use on Class C fires as well.