Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3955
Course Name
Fire and Emergency Safety with Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training
Contact Hours
1.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Core Compliance Group, Inc.
Primary Contact
M Thomas
dglaser@corecompliance.com
724 316-6359 Ext.
Website
Description
This course is designed to ensure client personnel are knowledgeable in fire prevention and emergency response in the workplace and understand the types of fires and the dangers posed by each type of fire. Participants will be instructed per OSHA in compliance with the following: Emergency Exit Routes (29CFR1910.37); Emergency Evacuation ( 29CFR1910.38); Fire Safety (29CFR1910.39); and Fire Extinguishers (29CFR1910.157). This course includes a hands-on, live fire scenario that requires students to properly extinguish a fire using a portable fire extinguisher.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
> Fire triangle and components needed to fuel fires
> Fuel classifications based on type of burning fuel (A, B, C, D)
> Types of fire extinguishers (water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical)
> How to use a fire extinguisher using PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
> Rules for firefighting
Target Audience
This course is intended for all levels of employees who may be required to extinguish a fire, including office personnel, professionals, and plant and field personnel.
Training Format
Classroom