Course description
Fire Extinguisher Awareness Training - Online Course
This fire extinguisher training course describes the different types of fire extinguishers and identifies what types of fire they should be used on. The aim is to give you the confidence to use fire extinguishers and fire blankets correctly and safely.
I2Comply’s fire extinguisher course is available for all organisations, businesses and individuals who require fire extinguisher certification.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is fire extinguisher awareness training for?
Fire marshals must receive practical training on how to use fire extinguishers. This course is a good introduction to the use of fire extinguishers before you start practical training. It is also a useful resource for fire extinguisher refresher training.
All employees will benefit from up-to-date knowledge of the different types of fire extinguishers. Note, however, that it is not a legal requirement for employees to complete fire extinguisher training.
In addition to fire extinguisher training, we provide a wealth of online fire safety courses. See how your business can benefit from additional fire safety knowledge by viewing all our courses.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What are the learning outcomes for the fire extinguisher course?
At the end of your online fire extinguisher course, you will be able to describe:
- The 3 essential components of the fire triangle
- 5 different classes of fire
- 8 types of fire extinguisher
- Which classes of fire each extinguisher should be used for
- How to use a fire blanket
- The basic PASS method used to operate a fire extinguisher
What will you learn in a fire extinguisher training course?
This fire extinguisher awareness course teaches you how to use a fire extinguisher safely. You’ll also gain an understanding of all the different types of fire extinguishers and what their purposes are.
If you’d like further information on the content you will cover after enrolling in our online training, you’ll find it below in the course topics breakdown.
Training Course Content
About fire
The first topic identifies the three essential elements of fire and the five classes of fire.
Fire extinguisher legal issues
The second fire extinguisher topic is about legal issues. It describes UK law relating to fire extinguishers. You will also learn about who is responsible for fire extinguishers in a building, the minimum number required, where to locate them, and when to maintain them.
How to use a fire extinguisher
The third topic describes when you should and should not tackle a fire. You will learn about what can happen if you use the wrong type of fire extinguisher and how to operate a fire extinguisher with the basic PASS method.
What are water fire extinguishers
The fourth topic is about water fire extinguishers. You will learn about how to identify them, which fires to use them on and which fires NOT to use them on. Finally, the topic describes how a water extinguisher puts out a fire, and where to aim the extinguisher.
What are water mist fire extinguishers
Topic five is about water mist fire extinguishers. You will learn the colour code for a water mist fire extinguisher. The topic also covers which fires you should and should NOT use these extinguishers on, how the extinguisher puts out a fire and where to aim it.
What are dry powder (ABC) fire extinguishers
Topic six is about dry powder fire extinguishers. You will learn the colour code, which fires to use these extinguishers on, how they put out a fire, and where to aim them.
What are dry powder (M28 and L2) fire extinguishers
Topic seven is about dry powder M28 and dry powder L2 fire extinguishers. The topic covers the colour code, which fires to use them on, how they put out fire, and where to aim them.
What are foam fire extinguishers
Topic eight is about foam fire extinguishers. You will learn the colour code, which fires to use them on, how they put out fire, and finally, where to aim them.
What are CO2 fire extinguishers
Topic nine is about CO2 fire extinguishers. The topic covers the colour code and which fires to use them on. Then you’ll learn about how they put out fire, and where to aim them.
What are wet chemical fire extinguishers
Topic ten is about wet chemical fire extinguishers. The topic identifies the colour code and which fires to use them on. Then the topic covers how these extinguishers put out fire, and where to aim them.
What are lith-Ex fire extinguishers
Topic eleven is about Lith-Ex fire extinguishers. The topic covers the colour code, which fires to use them on, how they put out fire, and then where to aim them. The topic also identifies common devices that use Lithium-ion batteries.
What are fire blankets
Topic twelve is about fire blankets. You will learn about which fires you can use them on. The topic also covers how to use them on a cooking oil fire and how to use them on a person whose clothes are on fire.
Why choose i2Comply
Over 120,000 training course completions
93% of reviewers recommend i2Comply training courses
All Health & Safety training courses assured by RoSPA Qualifications.
Reviews
Average rating 4.9
Good course very informative
Very worthwhile course.
Expenses
Price: £15.00 ex. vat
Request info
i2Comply
i2Comply are one of the most trusted UK providers of quality online courses and commit to providing quality training at affordable prices. We offer online accredited training solutions across a wide range of industries in Health & Safety and Compliance....
It was very good!