Fire Extinguishers

Course Overview:

 Fire Extinguishers provides learners with the skills to confine small fires by using a nearby fire extinguisher, fire blanket or fire hose reel. Learners will be introduced to the Australian Standard code colours for emergencies as defined in AS3745. Refresher training is recommended every 2 years

Learning Outcomes:

• Prepare, Identify, assess and report emergency situations
• Safely confine fire / emergencies where possible
• Chemistry of fire
• Fire-fighting agents, equipment and procedures
• Practical "HANDS ON" use of initial response (first attack Fire-fighting) equipment including Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets and Fire Hose Reels

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to consider the following job roles:

• Member of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO)

This unit is appropriate for those working in:

• Any organisation