Fire: Fire Extinguisher Training for Employees

We all should be taking proper precautions to prevent fires, but we need to be trained in what to do if a fire does occur. While most of us are familiar with fire extinguishers, knowing how to properly use one requires training. In fact, the U.S. Fire Administration recommends only using an extinguisher if you have had the proper training.

This online training course describes the classes of fires and how fire extinguishers are rated. Workers will learn about when to use a fire extinguisher and how to use one. The importance of proper maintenance and storage is stressed, as an empty extinguisher or one that is difficult to locate will be useless during an emergency.

Fires can be costly, and stopping them before they spread is critical. Knowing how to properly select and operate a fire extinguisher can help you save property and lives.

All workers

• 3 Things a Fire Needs to Burn
• Classes of Fires
  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class C
  • Class D
  • Class K
• Multi Purpose Extinguishers
• Incipient Stage Fires
  • Incipient stage fires
  • Pulling the alarm
  • Smoke
• The PASS Method
  • PASS system
  • Fire reignition
• Extinguisher Inspections
  • Inspections and service
  • Storage

• Be familiar with the 3 things a fire needs to burn.
• Know the different classes of fires.
• Be familiar with multi-purpose extinguishers.
• Be familiar with insipient stage fires.
• Know how to use fire extinguishers.
• Be familiar with extinguisher inspections and requirements.