Training Logo Portable Fire Extinguishers

This class is recommended for all personnel.

Length

Varies

Outline

Fire Triangle

Classifications of Fuels/Fires

  • Class A - Wood, paper, cloth, plastic, rubber
  • Class B - Flammable liquids; grease, gasoline, paint thinner, propane
  • Class C - Electrical fires
  • Class D - Metal fires

Types of Fire Extinguishers

  • Water
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Dry Chemical: ABC, BC

Rules for Fighting Fires

How to Use Extinguishers

  • PASS - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep

Materials

TV/VCR ,

Live fire demos: burn pan, extinguishers, kerosene

Handouts:

Fire Safety 

Videos:

Fire: Countdown to Disaster - NFPA
(15 min.)

Miscellaneous

Online Fire Extinguisher Training Module


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