In this course the attendees will learn about fire safety, when and how to use an extinguisher, and will have the opportunity to extinguish a real fire in an approved fire pan.
This course complies with City of Winnipeg Fire Prevention By-Law 35/2017. Training is provided by Trainers licensed by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.
Each attendee will receive a pocket certificate once successfully completed the course.
Course Topics
- Understanding what is a fire
- Classes of fire
- Deciding to fight the fire- Safety considerations, egress concerns
- Methods of Fire extinguishment
- Operation of a fire extinguisher
- Using the acronym P.A.S.S
- After the fire is extinguished
- Fire extinguisher labelling, classification and rating system
- Fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance requirements
- Written Test
- Practical training
CourseTime
- 4 Hours – 8 hours depending on the number of students
- 30 minutes class time
- 30 minutes practical – Fire Extinguishing Time
Who Should Take This Course
- Fire Wardens
- Machine operators
- Safety committee members
- Employees
- Supervisors
- Managers
CourseTime
- 4 Hours – 8 hours depending on the number of students
- 30 minutes class time
- 30 minutes practical – Fire Extinguishing Time
Who Should Take This Course
- Fire Wardens
- Machine operators
- Safety committee members
- Employees
- Supervisors
- Managers
Course Topics
- Understanding what is a fire
- Classes of fire
- Deciding to fight the fire- Safety considerations, egress concerns
- Methods of Fire extinguishment
- Operation of a fire extinguisher
- Using the acronym P.A.S.S
- After the fire is extinguished
- Fire extinguisher labelling, classification and rating system
- Fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance requirements
- Written Test
- Practical training
