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Firefighting with Hand Portables is for participants who are in the oil, gas, mining or emergency response industries. It covers the varying types of liquid and gaseous fuel fires they may encounter.
These participants may...
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Course Description:
The objective of this course is to become proficient in using 5,10 or20 lb. Dry Chemical Cartridge Operated Fire Extinguishers to fight various types of fuel-related fires. Participants will experience fighting a minimum of 10 liquid and gaseous fuel fires that vary in difficulty. The end result is a higher knowledge of fire safety, a better understanding of the amount of extinguishing agent in a particular extinguisher, as well as a resulting confidence in their firefighting capabilities.
Topics Covered:
Notes & Requirements:
This training requires 3 instructors at all times.
This course is only offered at locations that can be made safe to conduct the training with suitable burn permits issued by the local authority having jurisdiction.
PPE for the course: hard hat, safety boots/shoes, safety glasses or goggles (contact lenses are not permitted), gloves, and flame-resistant outerwear.
Course Duration: 8 Hours
Cost: $995.00
The objective of this course is to become proficient in using 5,10 or20 lb. Dry Chemical Cartridge Operated Fire Extinguishers to fight various types of fuel-related fires. Participants will experience fighting a minimum of 10 liquid and gaseous fuel fires that vary in difficulty. The end result is a higher knowledge of fire safety, a better understanding of the amount of extinguishing agent in a particular extinguisher, as well as a resulting confidence in their firefighting capabilities.
Topics Covered:
- Everything from the Introduction to Fire Extinguishers course
- Advanced fire behavior
- Maintenance and inspection
- Fire and life safety education
- Field recharge of cartridge operated fire extinguishers
- Operation of 5, 10 and 20 lb. cartridge operated fire extinguishers with real fires
- Spill fires
- Fuel in depth fires
- Gravity fed fires
- Obstacle fires
- Pressure Fires
- Class A fire demonstration
- Class AB foam extinguisher demonstration
Notes & Requirements:
This training requires 3 instructors at all times.
This course is only offered at locations that can be made safe to conduct the training with suitable burn permits issued by the local authority having jurisdiction.
PPE for the course: hard hat, safety boots/shoes, safety glasses or goggles (contact lenses are not permitted), gloves, and flame-resistant outerwear.
Course Duration: 8 Hours
Cost: $995.00