Online Training
Fire Extinguisher Essentials: Fighting Fires Safely (CAN)
Fires can escalate in seconds, knowing how to respond matters. Designed for Canadians, this 2026 course is endorsed by the OHS Registry, and builds confidence in recognizing fire classes, choosing the right extinguisher, and knowing when it’s safe to act, no matter the situation.

What You'll Learn
- Fire Safety Responsibilities
- Fire Safety Legislation
- Employer Training Obligations
- Canadian Legislation: Worker Rights
- Fire Behaviour
- Lifecycle of a Fire
- Fire Triangle
- Fire Classes and Extinguishers
- Types of Extinguishers
- The 3 A's of Fire Response
- When NOT to Fight a Fire
- PASS Method
- Fire Safety Dos and Don'ts
- Fire Extinguisher Care & Inspection
About This Course
Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility, and knowing how to respond can make all the difference. Launched in 2026 and endorsed by the OHS Registry, this practical and engaging course prepares Canadian learners to recognize, respond to, and safely manage small workplace fires. Learners explore how fires start and behave, including the fire triangle and lifecycle of a fire, and gain a clear understanding of fire classes and extinguisher types. The course also covers Canadian fire safety legislation, worker rights, and employer responsibilities. Participants will learn when it is safe to fight a fire, when it is not, and how to use a fire extinguisher effectively using the PASS method. Simple inspection and care practices are also introduced to help ensure extinguishers are ready when needed. This course can be used as a standalone, or part of a blended learning solution.
Course Requirements
- Estimated Duration
- Approximately 30 minutes
- Pass Requirements
- A pass mark of 80% is required to successfully complete this course.
- Certificate
- Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
- Registration Fee
- $39.99 CAD
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Frequently asked questions about online training
Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.
What are the benefits of online training?
Benefits of online training include:
- Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
- Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
- Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
- Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
- Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
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Since 2010, the collaborative partnership between these training companies has not only enabled the best-of-the-best in online safety training to be brought together in one location but it is also helping to improve industry safety performance through the provision of convenient, cost-effective training.
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Is there a time limit for online courses?
Everyone learns at a different pace and everyone retains information differently. When you take a course online, you go at your own speed. If you get to a certain point and don’t fully understand the material, you can pause and go back for a review. On the other hand, if everything makes perfect sense, you can go straight through the entire course right to the test.
How does virtual proctoring/testing with webcam monitoring work?
When you start your test, you will be monitored via your webcam. If you disappear from the screen or appear to be consulting another device or other material, you will be disqualified from the course. The company responsible for virtual proctoring is Integrity Advocate. You can find out more about how their system works here.
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Please ensure your specific jurisdiction and workplace accepts online safety training and allows online training for your use.
Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd is not involved in course development and all online courses are sold and delivered in partnership with BIS Safety Software and approved and/or endorsed agencies.
