Fire Extinguishers in Office Environments
This course provides essential training on fire safety and the proper use of fire extinguishers in an office environment. It explains how fires start, identifies the different types of fires, and details which extinguishers to use for each, ensuring you can act quickly and effectively to protect people and property during a fire emergency.
Highlights of This Training:
- The “fire triangle” (fuel, heat, and oxidizer)
- The five classes of fire (A, B, C, D, and K)
- Identifying the right extinguisher for different fire types
- Common types of extinguishers found in offices, including multipurpose ABC dry chemical and CO2
- Crucial safety steps to take before attempting to use an extinguisher
- When it is unsafe to fight a fire and you must evacuate
- The four-step P.A.S.S. method for operating an extinguisher
- Proper fire-fighting techniques, such as aiming at the base of the fire
- How to inspect and maintain fire extinguishers to ensure they are functional
By the end of the course you will have learned:
- To explain the three elements a fire needs to burn
- To differentiate between the five classes of fire and the materials involved in each
- To select the appropriate type of fire extinguisher based on the class of fire
- To identify the critical safety actions to perform before fighting a fire, such as sounding the alarm and ensuring an escape route
- To recognize a fire that is too dangerous to fight
- To confidently demonstrate the P.A.S.S. technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
- To describe the correct procedure for using an extinguisher, including where to aim and how to move
- To understand the importance of regular fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance