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The actions taken in the first few seconds of discovering a fire are critical as they may help save someone’s life, reduce injuries, and/or reduce property loss.
Course Description: Introduction to Fire Safety will make you more knowledgeable about fire safety for at home and in the workplace. It will teach you about emergency planning and preparedness and to understand fire behavior within its incipient stage. The course covers how to properly use a fire extinguisher, complete with a practical application. |
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Course Duration: 4 Hours
It is recommended that students taking the course be familiar with their company’s fire safety plan (if applicable)
The following hands-on practical components are available for an additional fee (determined by location and number of participants):
Students participating in practical fire exercises need to wear non-flammable materials (cotton-based clothing), safety glasses, and good solid footwear.
- Introduction to emergency plans
- Exposure hazards
- Fire knowledge at home and the workplace
- Elements of fire
- Classifications of fire
- Types and operation of Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Extinguishing agents and ratings
- Extinguisher user inspections
- Operation of the extinguisher
Course Duration: 4 Hours
It is recommended that students taking the course be familiar with their company’s fire safety plan (if applicable)
The following hands-on practical components are available for an additional fee (determined by location and number of participants):
- Live fire exercise (Gas/Diesel mix with burn pan and dry chemical fire extinguishers)
- A Bullex propane fire simulator exercise (requires burn permit, outdoor use, and water supply)
- Evacuation procedure development
- Supervised evacuation drill
Students participating in practical fire exercises need to wear non-flammable materials (cotton-based clothing), safety glasses, and good solid footwear.
