This course is designed to give the participants the knowledge and understanding of how fire originates, how it expands and the suppression techniques used to control it. It also demonstrates how to analyse each class of fire and select the correct fire extinguisher for each particular class. Safety aspects associated with the use of fire extinguishers and firefighting are also highlighted throughout the entire program.

EMTS realises that time is money, this is why we have developed this course and presented it in an online format as this gives both the employee and employer the opportunity to benefit from the content of this program without the costly loss to production for companies associated with having their major asset (Their employees) sit in a classroom for hours and in some cases days.

This program can be completed entirely online at your own pace, anytime day or night. After registration each participant will be issued with a password and username enabling them to log on during lunch or meal breaks, downtime, at home or even on your days off.

EMTS believes that this is the most informative and educational fire extinguisher training program on the market and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing EMTS and please feel free to view our selection of other online based emergency response and safety training programs.

Fire Extinguisher Training Program

Learning Objectives:

>    Discuss the basic fire processes.
>    Discuss fire and other emergencies and their effects on the workplace.
>    Demonstrate understanding of fire classifications.
>    Demonstrate knowledge of fire extinguisher selection.
>    Demonstrate knowledge and use of fire extinguisher chart.
>    Demonstrate the correct method of fighting a fire, using basic fire
      suppression techniques and selected fire extinguishers.
>    Demonstrate efficient use of fire hose reels.

Course Overview:

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of fire and associated dangers. The course explains what elements are required for fire to originate, it identifies fire suppression techniques, the classification of fires, the correct selection of extinguisher and use of other associated firefighting equipment commonly found in the workplace.

This course has a strong safety component and focuses its emphasis on safety when dealing with fire and associated firefighting equipment.

Learning Outcome 1:

Identify and describe the basic fire process.

1.1    Demonstrate an understanding of elements of the tetrahedron.
1.2    Describe fire suppression techniques (associated to extinguishers)
1.3    Explain how heat is transfered

Learning Outcome 2:

Identify fire classes, characteristics and explain why each class different.

2.1    Demonstrate an understanding of basic fire classes.
2.2    Demonstrate an understanding of what each fire classification consists of.
2.3    Identify materials involved in a particular classification.

Learning Outcome 3:

Explain the role of fire extinguishers and their relationship to fire:

3.1    Identify the different types of fire extinguishers.
3.2    Describe the correct selection process of a fire extinguisher.
3.3    Describe the safe and effective use of fire extinguishers.
3.4    Identify and explain the safety protocols associated with fire extinguishers.
3.5    Identify and describe the different types of extinguishing agents.