FIRE EXTINGUISHER Training

Did you know an employer must: Provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with fire safety. [29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1)] Provide education when employees are first hired and once a year thereafter.

Educate Yourself & Your Employees

Fire Extinguisher Training
Invest in hands-on training now to instill the confidence your team needs to act decisively when it matters most!

Identify the different types of fire extinguishers in your facility.
Employees will be knowledgeable of the location of all fire extinguishers and how to access them.
Identify precautions to take before using a fire extinguisher.
Demonstrate how to extinguish a fire using the PASS technique (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep)
Your employees must possess the confidence and competence to use a fire extinguisher effectively.
Helps employees assess the situation and decide the best course of action (evacuate and report the fire, or try to put it out with a fire extinguisher) to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Intended Audience: All employees (groups of 15-20)

Length: Approximately 20 minutes per group

The acronym PASS is used to describe these four basic steps:

Pull (Pin) Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher, breaking the seal.
Aim. Approach the fire standing at a safe distance.
Squeeze. Squeeze the handles together to discharge the extinguishing agent inside.
Sweep.