Fire Safety & Extinguisher Training

Fires can occur anywhere and anytime. This course is beneficial to anyone who may be required to use a fire extinguisher, either at work or in their home.

All businesses are required by Saskatchewan OH&S legislation to have a fire plan. Training workers in the use of extinguishers is one aspect of that plan. 

This program will meet or exceed applicable government regulations.

Key Elements:

• Workplace Safety

• Know your systems, Common hazards and your fire emergency plan; Fire prevention and control; Employee training; Fire emergency response—RACE procedures

• Fire Basics

• The fire tetrahedron; Fire extinguishing methods

• Fire Extinguishers

• Conditions of effectiveness; Types of extinguishers; Classes of fire with type of appropriate extinguisher; Identification—extinguisher markings; Selection; Location; Record keeping

• Fighting a Fire With A Portable Fire Extinguisher

• Fire extinguisher anatomy; Tips for safe extinguisher use; Follow the four step PASS procedure; Fire rules; Firefighting decision making criteria—summary

• Course Exam

• Practical Exam with a Fire Extinguisher

A variety of teaching strategies are used to facilitate learning including discussion, guides/manuals, PowerPoint, videos, and practical extinguishment of a real fire using real extinguisher equipment.  

Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course (minimum score of 75% on written test and proper fire extinguishment) each participant will receive a certificate that is valid for three years. Course participants will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned.

Additional Notes:

• Appropriate clothing is recommended (i.e. jeans, pants, closed toe shoes).

• Dress appropriately for the weather.

• Participants should be physically capable to perform the required exercises to pass the program e.g., employees not on Workers’ Compensation or light duty.