COURSE
Fire Extinguisher Training
Course Overview
Fire Extinguisher Training prepares participants to recognize different classes of fire and respond appropriately using portable fire extinguishers. The course focuses on safe decision-making, correct extinguisher selection, and proper operating technique during an emergency.
Training emphasizes the risks associated with using the wrong extinguisher on the wrong type of fire and reinforces when it is appropriate to attempt extinguishment versus evacuating and activating emergency response procedures.
Duration:
- 2 hours
Delivery Options:
Fire Extinguisher Training can be delivered:
- Onsite for employers
Training Method
Instruction includes:
- Instructor-led discussion
- Visual demonstrations
- Mock practical with a decommissioned fire extinguisher
- Knowledge evaluation
Training emphasizes practical understanding and safe response, not firefighting beyond the limits of portable equipment.
Course Content
Participants receive instruction covering fire fundamentals, regulatory requirements, and hands-on application, including:
- Fire fundamentals and the fire triangle
- Fire classifications and associated hazards
- Types of portable fire extinguishers
- Extinguishing agents and how they work
- Selecting the correct extinguisher for the fire type
- Proper extinguisher operation using the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
- Safe procedures when operating a fire extinguisher
- Limitations of portable fire extinguishers
- Emergency response considerations
The course includes a knowledge evaluation and hands-on use of a decommissioned fire extinguisher, where appropriate.
Fire Classifications Covered
Fires are classified based on the type of fuel involved:
- Class A – Ordinary combustibles (wood, cloth, paper)
- Class B – Flammable liquids and gases (gasoline, solvents, propane)
- Class C – Energized electrical equipment
- Class D – Combustible metals (e.g., magnesium, titanium)
- Class K – Cooking oils and fats
Training reinforces the serious risks associated with applying an incorrect extinguishing agent to a fire.
Regulatory and Compliance Context
Under the Ontario Fire Code, portable fire extinguishers must be installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Key requirements reviewed in the course include:
- Monthly visual inspections to identify damage, tampering, or obstruction
- Annual servicing and maintenance by a qualified service provider
Understanding these requirements supports compliance and effective emergency preparedness..
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Workers and supervisors
- Health and safety representatives
- Fire wardens or emergency response team members
- Employees in workplaces where portable fire extinguishers are present
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