Fire Extinguisher Training

In this course the attendees will learn about fire safety, when and how to use an extinguisher, and will have the opportunity to extinguish a real fire in an approved fire pan.

This course complies with City of Winnipeg Fire Prevention By-Law 35/2017. Training is provided by Trainers licensed by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. Each attendee will receive a pocket certificate once successfully completed the course.

Who should take this course:

• Fire Wardens

• Machine operators

• Safety committee members

• Employees

• Supervisors

• Managers

Course Topics:

• Understanding what is a fire

• Classes of fire

• Deciding to fight the fire- Safety considerations, egress concerns

• Methods of Fire extinguishment

• Operation of a fire extinguisher

• Using the acronym P.A.S.S

• After the fire is extinguished

• Fire extinguisher labelling, classification and rating system

• Fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance requirements

• Written Test

• Practical training