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Using Fire Extinguishers
Learn how to use a fire extinguisher if you encounter a firePreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 8 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 Lessons · 15m in Arabic, Bangla, German, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Burmese, Portuguese, Urdu, Vietnamese, Chinese
Course Description
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.
