Inspect, Test and Tag Firefighting Equipment

Course Outline

• Roles and Responsibilities of the service person for Inspection test and service requirements for;

  • Fire Extinguishers , Fire blankets, Fire Hose reels

• Legislation, regulations and codes applicable to selecting, positioning, inspecting and testing fire extinguishers, fire blankets and fire hose reels

• Plan and prepare for service operation

• Inspect and test fire extinguishers

• Inspect fire blankets

• Commission, Inspect, test fire hose reel

• Replace and commission fire hose reel

• Installation, service and maintenance of fire protection equipment

• Testing and tagging process

• Tools and equipment

• Managing faulty equipment

• Types of extinguishing agents and dangers of mixing them

• Finalise service

• Safe working practices

• Documentation and reporting of inspection activities

• Written and Practical Assessment