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Fire Extinguisher Safety

Imagine there is a fire in your workplace. Do you know whether you should try to fight it or flee the building? Such a decision can make the difference between life and death. You need to be able to make the right choice. But, you can’t do so without the right knowledge. You need to know the hazards of fighting fires and the limitations of portable fire extinguishers. That’s why you’re taking this course. Our goal is to make sure that if a fire breaks out in your workplace, you know exactly what to do to stay safe.

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Learning Objectives

Decide when to fight or flee a fire.
Recall the three elements needed to start and sustain a fire.
Choose the appropriate fire extinguishers for different types of fires.

Recall how to use the PASS method to operate fire extinguishers.
Recall general guidelines about how to inspect and maintain fire extinguishers.
Identify best practices for hands-on fire extinguisher training.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Fight or Flee?
1. Fight or Flee
2. Knowledge Check: The Risks of Fighting or Fleeing
3. Knowledge Check: The Risks of Fighting or Fleeing
4. Knowledge Check: The Risks of Fighting or Fleeing (continued)
5. How to Decide to Fight or Flee
6. Is the Fire Too Big for a Portable Fire Extinguisher?
7. Is the Air Safe to Breathe? Is the Environment Too Hot or Smoky?
8. Is There a Safe Evacuation Path?
9. Knowledge Check: Fight or Flee
10. Knowledge Check: Fight or Flee
11. Knowledge Check: Fight or Flee
12. Knowledge Check: Fight or Flee (continued)
3. Elements of Fire
1. Elements of Fire
2. How Extinguishers Work
3. Learning Activity: Elements of Fire
4. Fire Type and Responses
1. Fire Classes
2. If You Decide to Fight a Fire...

5. PASS Method
1. PASS Method
2. Learning Activity: PASS Method
6. Care and Training
1. Best Practices
2. Inspection and Maintenance
3. Knowledge Check: Inspection and Maintenance
4. Knowledge Check: Inspection and Maintenance (continued)
5. Hands-On Training
7. Summary
1. Summary