Online Training
Fire Extinguisher Training with Optional Practical
This fire extinguisher training program is designed to give you the base knowledge to safely handle and extinguish a fire at your workplace. The course is designed for everyone, from workers who need training to supervisors who need to understand their responsibilities.
What You'll Learn
- Fires and Explosions, The Fire Tetrahedron-Fuel, Oxidizers and Heat; Chemical Chain Reaction
- Fuel-Solids, Liquids, Gases, Vapors, Fumes and Dust
- Explosive Range for Gases and Vapours-Lower Flammable Limit, Upper Flammable Limit and Explosive Range
- Flash Point, and Auto Ignition Temperature-Flashpoint and Auto Ignition for various substances
- Heat Sources-The Sun, Flames, Electricity, Chemical Reaction and Friction
- Oxygen and Oxidizers
- Breaking the Chemical Chain Reaction and Extinguishing the Fire-Fire Extinguishing Methods, Cooling, Smothering, Removing Fuel, Disrupting the Chemical Chain Reaction
- Fire Prevention-Preventing Vapors, Preventing Ignition Sources, Keeping Workplaces Tidy, Smoke Detectors
- Legislation and Standards Regarding Hot work Alberta OHS and NFPA-Alberta OHS Section 169, NFPA 51B
- Classifications of Fire-Class A, B, C, D and K Fires
- Fire Extinguishing Agents and Types of Extinguishers-Halon, Water, Dry Powder, Foam and Carbon Dioxide ExtinguishersSodium Bicarbonate, Purple K, Monoammonium Phosphate, AFFF
- Fire Extinguisher Size Rating by UL Classification-A Ratings, BC Ratings, Extinguisher Size; Stored Pressure and Cartridge Extinguishers; Fire Blankets and their uses
- Fire Extinguishers Inspections-Monthly, Annual, 6 year visual and 12 year Hydrostatic
- Where to Locate a Fire Extinguisher-NFPA Portable Fire Extinguisher Standard
- Extinguishing a Fire Practical Advice-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
- When to Fight a Fire-When to fight a fire, and when not to fight a fire; Reading the fire fighting information on a MSDS or SDS
About This Course
This fire extinguisher training program is designed to give you the base knowledge to safely handle and extinguish a fire at your workplace. The course is designed for everyone, from workers who need training to supervisors who need to understand their responsibilities.
The program takes 90 minutes to complete and has theoretical knowledge as well as advice on how to conduct a practical portion. In addition to fire extinguishers use, the course looks at the roles and responsibilities of Fire Watch and Fire Wardens. The program will take you through 21 Sections and provides a wide range of information on legislation, equipment and techniques and common practices.
The course can be used as a standalone online course, or can be combined with practical components to create a comprehensive training program that will allow employers to fulfil training requirements as well as workers to understand their responsibilities and work safely.
Course Requirements
- Estimated Duration
- Approximately 90 minutes
- Pass Requirements
- Pass mark 80%
- Certificate
- Certificate of completion.
- Registration Fee
- $39.99 CAD
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.