Fire Extinguisher Training & Certification
Whether you want fire extinguisher training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training you want in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.
What are my options for fire extinguisher safety training?
What’s in the Fire Extinguisher Safety Training Course?
Our Fire Extinguisher Safety Training course is regulation compliant, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on anatomical components, fire extinguisher classifications, proper maintenance, safe operations, common hazards, and more.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.
Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following general standards for fire extinguishers:
- Encompasses these Canada Standards
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Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 23 Oil and Gas 23.10 Fire extinguishers
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Alberta Fire Code
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Quebec Safety Code, Chapter VIII – Building, and National Fire Code of Canada
- Encompasses these International Standards
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NFPA 10 – Standards for Portable Extinguishers
Why do I need fire extinguisher training safety training?
In line with regulations, anyone who works with fire extinguishers must receive training prior to working on their own. Requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that proves continued competency.
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Did You Know?
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Ctesibius of Alexandria invented a water hand pump that could deliver water to put out fires in 200 B.C.E. (Source: Firesafe.org)
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You should never try to put out a fire with water unless you can identify the material that is burning. (Source: FEMA)
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There are six different types portable of fire extinguishers that are each suited to put out fires involving specific materials. For example, class A extinguishers can put out fires from paper, cloth, wood, and rubber. (Source: OSHA)
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