Fire safety is an important issue for everyone in the UK. Homes and businesses need fire safety plans that cover preventative measures, evacuation procedures and an evacuation map, including how to safely handle and use a fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers can be difficult to use, so it’s important to fully understand how to use one and how to tackle a blaze safely.
This course provides a comprehensive guide to fire extinguisher use and other ways to stay safe in an emergency. It begins by explaining the fire triangle and the classes of fire you may face, then covers the types of extinguishers on the market and how to use each one safely. We also look at the importance of regular servicing, maintenance and inspection, and the best procedures to follow when faced with a blaze.
What you will learn:
- The three elements necessary to create a fire
- Each class of fire and the common causes of them
- The types of extinguishers available and which to use for each class of fire
- The importance of regular servicing and maintenance of your fire extinguisher
- The steps to take when tackling a fire
- How to safely use a fire extinguisher
Course content
5 modules · 3 hours of learning
- Module 1: The Fire Triangle and the Classes of Fire (includes quiz)
- Module 2: Types of Extinguishers (includes quiz)
- Module 3: How to Use Fire Extinguishers (includes quiz)
- Module 4: Servicing and Inspection of Fire Extinguishers (includes quiz)
- Module 5: How to Tackle a Fire (includes quiz)
This course sits within our compliance training courses, and pairs well with our broader CPD courses.
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