#7 - Portable Extinguishers
Designed to be used in public education programs as well as fire service training. Presents the classification and rating system used for extinguishers, types of hand-held extinguishers and how to select the correct extinguisher for a fire. Presents steps for operating portable extinguishers and demonstrates how to extinguish fires using the most common types of extinguishers. Discusses extinguisher maintenance and demonstrates extinguisher inspection.
Training Objectives:
1. Fire Extinguisher Classification & Rating System
2. Types of Extinguishers
3. Basic Steps for Operating Fire Extinguishers
4. Stored-Pressure Water & Foam Extinguishers
5. Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers
6. Dry Chemical Extinguishers
7. Dry Powder Extinguishers
8. Fire Extinguisher Maintenance & Inspections
Run time – 25:09