Firefighting & Fire Extinguisher Safety

This online course provides the basic knowledge and skills required to fight a small fire. Topics include types of fires, fire extinguishers, and extinguishing agents; fire extinguisher operation; and firefighting procedures.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This online Firefighting & Fire Extinguisher course provides the basic knowledge and skills required to fight a small fire. Topics covered in this course include types of fires, fire extinguishers, and extinguishing agents; fire extinguisher operation; and firefighting procedures.

COURSE TOPICS

  • Understanding how fires burn
  • The fire triangle
  • The fire tetrahedron
  • Physical states of fuel
  • Types of heat
  • The role of oxygen in fires
  • Fire classifications
  • Fire extinguisher ratings and classifications
  • Fire extinguishing agents
  • Types of fire extinguishers
  • Fire extinguisher inspections
  • Basic firefighting procedures
  • Controlling fires

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 90 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online Firefighting & Fire Extinguisher Safety course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Supplemental materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. The certificate is valid for 3 years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

N/A

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