Upon the completion of this course, participants will understand the basic techniques required to effectively utilize a 30 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher in a ‘live’ fire application and will understand the basics of Fire & Explosion Hazard Management (FEHM).

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Elements of fire
• Chemistry of fire extinguishment
• Dry chemical
• Application equipment
• Stages of the FEHM process
• Fire & explosion hazard assessment strategies, hazard controls & prevention plan (FEPP)
• Fire extinguisher equipment inspection & maintenance
• Roles, responsibilities & communication
• Reporting, investigating & communicating fire explosion incidents

Included is a practical portion of training in which participants are required to extinguish a live fire with a 30 lb. dry chemical extinguisher at increasing levels of difficulty.

PPE REQUIRED

COMPLETION

Upon successful completion students will have the ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate all required skills.

Duration: Half-Day

Expiry: 3 years