The Fire Extinguisher course is intended to provide people with information on fire prevention, evacuation and suppression.
The Fire Extinguisher course is intended to provide people with information on fire prevention, evacuation and suppression.
Students will learn about fire sciences, what can be done to put the fire out, different extinguisher characteristics and the type and amount of fire a particular extinguisher is designed to put out.
Finally, we tie all the theory into a practice by allowing the student to extinguish a controlled (live) fire with an extinguisher.
Who Should Attend?
All persons who may have a fire extinguisher in their environment.
Course Content:
This course incorporates a classroom theory session followed by a practical exercise. A course outline is as follows:
Understanding Emergency Plans
Elements of a Fire / Fire Triangle & Fire Tetrahedron
Characteristics of Fuels
Fire Prevention / Isolating Fuels & Ignition Sources
Classification of Fires
Extinguisher Characteristics
Extinguisher Pictographs
Extinguisher Ratings
Extinguisher Agents
Extinguisher Types & Extinguisher Parts
Fighting a Fire / Pass Technique & Fire Approach
Short Quiz
Live Fire Exercise
Wrap-up
Western Canada Fire & First Aid (WCFF) and its sister company Saga Universal Training Corp. (SAGA) have been creating and facilitating Occupational Health and Safety compliant safety training programs since 1996 and has two training centres in Edmonton.
Training can also be conducted Onsite at your location. WCFF instructors are trained and certified by Energy Safety Canada (ESC) to deliver, on ESC’s behalf, the Confined Space, Fall Protection, H2S Alive and MEWP End User programs.
Fire Safety & Extinguishers Course will guide you through all aspects of Fire Safety & Extinguishers including hazard identification, fire facts, prevention, protection, preparation, extinguisher types & use, and emergency response.
Fire Safety program is based on the Ontario Fire Code and provides the knowledge necessary to prevent fires in the workplace.
Fires in the home or at a place of business can be devastating and sometimes fatal. Understanding fire prevention, good storage practices and housekeeping are keys to preventing fires. Effective training and the proper equipment for your environment are prudent to protecting lives and property.
Fires start small and maybe extinguished by well-trained, knowledgeable employees using the proper equipment. The safe operation of portable fire extinguishers is your first line of defense in protecting your people and property in the event of a fire.
To evaluate the applicant’s knowledge and performance. To determine if the applicant meets the criteria to be certified as a “Level One Firefighter” (in accordance with NFPA 1001 – 2019 edition)
© 2024 coursetakers.com All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions of use | Privacy Policy