Fire Extinguishers in Healthcare Environments
This course provides essential training on fire extinguishers, covering their role as a first line of defense against small fires. It explains the science of fire, details the different classes of fires, and introduces the various types of extinguishers designed to combat them. The training emphasizes how to safely and effectively operate an extinguisher to protect people and property.
Course Overview and Highlights:
- Understand the three elements a fire needs to burn: fuel, oxidizer, and heat.
- Identify the five classes of fire (A, B, C, D, and K) and the materials involved in each.
- Learn about different types of fire extinguishers, including water, foam, dry chemical (ABC, BC), and carbon dioxide (CO2).
- Discover which extinguishers are appropriate for specific types of fires and which can be dangerous if misused.
- Review safety procedures to follow before attempting to fight a fire, such as activating the alarm and ensuring an escape route.
- Learn proper extinguisher placement, mounting, and inspection requirements as per OSHA and NFPA guidelines.
By the end of the course you will have learned:
- How to identify different classes of fires based on the fuel source.
- How to select the correct type of fire extinguisher for a specific fire.
- How to properly use a fire extinguisher using the P.A.S.S. (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) method.
- How to recognize when a fire is too large or dangerous to fight and when to evacuate.
- How to perform a basic visual inspection of a fire extinguisher to ensure it is charged and ready for use.