Course Description
Construction sites can change quickly, and fire risks can come from tools, equipment, electrical sources, and stored materials. In this Using Fire Extinguishers in Construction Environments course, you’ll learn how fires start, how to match fire classes to the right extinguisher, and how to use an extinguisher safely on a jobsite. You’ll also learn basic inspection and maintenance steps so equipment is ready when it matters
This course starts with the basics of how fires burn so you understand why the right response matters. You’ll review common fire classes and learn how they connect to different materials and hazards on a jobsite. You’ll explore common extinguisher types, including dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, and foam, and what each one is designed to handle. You’ll then walk through safe response steps before you take action, such as alerting others, choosing the right extinguisher, and keeping a clear exit path. You’ll also practice the PASS method—pull, aim, squeeze, sweep—so you can respond with confidence during an emergency.
Finally, you’ll learn how routine checks, correct storage, and scheduled servicing help keep extinguishers in working condition. By the end, you’ll be better prepared to respond to small fires safely and support a safer jobsite for everyone
What You'll Learn
- Identify how fuel, oxygen, and heat contribute to fire growth
- Distinguish common fire classes and match them to safe extinguisher choices
- Select appropriate extinguisher types—including dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, and foam—based on jobsite fire risks
- Apply safe response steps for a small fire, including the PASS method (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep)
- Apply basic inspection and maintenance practices to confirm extinguisher readiness
Key Takeaways
- Fires grow from the combination of fuel, oxygen, and heat, which is why choosing the right response matters.
- Different fire classes connect to different materials and hazards on a jobsite and must be matched to the correct extinguisher.
- Common extinguisher types—dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, and foam—are each designed to handle specific fire risks.
- Safe response steps include alerting others, choosing the right extinguisher, and keeping a clear exit path before using the PASS method.
- Routine checks, correct storage, and scheduled servicing help keep extinguishers in working condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for people working on construction sites, where fire risks can come from tools, equipment, electrical sources, and stored materials, helping them respond to small fires safely and support a safer jobsite.
What does this course cover?
It covers how fires start and burn, common fire classes and the materials they involve, extinguisher types (dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, and foam), safe response steps, the PASS method, and basic inspection and maintenance of extinguishers.
What is the PASS method taught in this course?
PASS stands for pull, aim, squeeze, sweep—a method you practice so you can respond with confidence during an emergency.
What skills will I gain?
The course builds skills in emergency response, fire protection, fire safety, fire suppression systems, and firefighting.
How is the course structured?
It is organized into lessons covering classes of fire, extinguisher types (dry chemical and carbon dioxide; water and foam), using a fire extinguisher, maintaining fire extinguishers, and a review.
