Extinguishing fire with small extinguishers 0,5 day

Summary

This practical half-day training teaches participants how to respond quickly and correctly to an incipient fire. Participants learn how fires start and spread, how to recognise different types of fires and how to select and safely use the appropriate extinguishing equipment. Practical exercises provide hands-on experience with fire extinguishers, fire blankets and wall reels.

Target Audience

• Anyone who may need to respond appropriately to an incipient fire
• Employees who need practical knowledge of first-response firefighting equipment

Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Recognise the basic principles and development of a fire
• Identify different types of fires and select the appropriate extinguishing equipment
• Use first-response firefighting equipment correctly and safely
• Respond appropriately to an incipient fire
• Act correctly in the event of a fire or evacuation alarm

Course content

Theory

• Fire triangle and basic principles of fire development
• Different types of fires and their causes
• Types of extinguishing equipment and their correct use
• Appropriate response to a fire, fire alarm and evacuation alarm

Practice

• Extinguishing different types of incipient fires
• Correct use of fire extinguishers
• Use of a fire blanket
• Use of a wall reel

Additional information

An additional fee of €40 per participant applies for the practical use of fire extinguishers.