Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense once a fire has started.
Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense once a fire has started. But not every fire is the same. This course will teach you how to use a fire extinguisher and how to know which fire extinguisher is right for your workplace.
What You'll Learn
- Operate a fire extinguisher correctly to respond when a fire has started
- Identify the different classes of fires and how fires burn
- Select the right fire extinguisher for your workplace
- Distinguish between dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, and water extinguishers
- Maintain fire extinguishers in the workplace
Key Takeaways
- Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense once a fire has started.
- Not every fire is the same, so different fires require different extinguishers.
- The course covers the classes of fires and how fires burn.
- Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, and water extinguishers are each covered as extinguisher types.
- The course addresses maintaining extinguishers in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course teach?
It teaches how to use a fire extinguisher and how to know which fire extinguisher is right for your workplace.
What types of fire extinguishers are covered?
The course covers dry chemical and carbon dioxide extinguishers as well as foam and water extinguishers.
Does the course explain how fires work?
Yes. It includes lessons on how fires burn and the classes of fires.
Does the course cover extinguisher upkeep?
Yes. It includes a lesson on maintaining extinguishers in the workplace.
Who is this course for?
It is for people who need to use fire extinguishers in their workplace and choose the right extinguisher for it.
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Hi, I'm Don Dawson. Today, we're going to discuss how you can use a fire extinguisher to help protect lives and property if a fire breaks out in your workplace. (Bright music). You've probably heard the best way to fight a fire is to prevent it, and that's true. But accidents do happen, and fires do start. When this occurs in a workplace, you or a coworker will often be the first to respond, and fire extinguishers become the first line of defense. Fire extinguishers can enable you to act quickly and effectively to protect people and your facility. But first, you need to understand the equipment as well as how to use it. In this program, we'll discuss how fire burns and what you can do to stop it. We'll also review the different types of extinguishers and describe how you should use them to fight a fire in your workplace safely and effectively.
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