Fire Extinguishers in Transportation and Warehouse Environments

This program provides critical safety training for employees in warehouse and transportation environments. It covers the fundamentals of fire science, how to identify different types of fires, and the procedures for selecting and safely operating the correct fire extinguisher. The training emphasizes practical steps to take during a fire emergency in a vehicle or facility, as well as routine inspection and maintenance requirements.

Highlights of This Training:

• The three elements a fire needs to burn: fuel, oxidizer, and heat.
• The different classes of fires (A, B, C, D, and K) and the materials involved in each.
• How to select the appropriate extinguisher (e.g., ABC, BC, CO2, water, foam) based on the fire class.
• The risks of using the wrong type of extinguisher, such as using water on an electrical or liquid fire.
• The four-step P.A.S.S. method for operating an extinguisher: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.
• Critical safety steps to take before fighting a fire, including activating alarms, evacuating others, and assessing the situation.
• Specific procedures for handling fires in a truck versus a warehouse.
• Guidelines for proper extinguisher placement, mounting, and regular inspection.

By the end of the course you will have learned:

• To identify the five main classes of fire and the types of fuel they involve.
• To differentiate between common extinguisher types (Dry Chemical, CO2, Foam) and understand their specific uses.
• How to confidently and correctly use a portable fire extinguisher using the P.A.S.S. technique.
• To recognize when a fire is too large to fight and when to evacuate.
• The correct procedure for inspecting a fire extinguisher to ensure it is fully charged and functional.
• How to respond appropriately to a fire emergency in both a warehouse and a vehicle.