Portable Fire Extinguishers | HOT | 10.20.22

The hands-on Portable Fire Extinguishers Course is designed to provide attendees an overview of how Fire Extinguishers became important, product information, information on standards, codes and the enforcement of them, selection and installation, calculating extinguisher coverage, recharging and hydrostatic testing. There is a hands-on component with the equipment, as well as a deep dive into the inspection and maintenance of extinguishers.

This course is intended to provide basic information of Portable Fire Extinguishers and is not designed to replace OEM training.

Topics Include:

• History and Effectiveness of Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Classifications and Fire Extinguisher Selection
• UL Testing and Ratings
• Codes, Standards, and Enforcement
• Installation and Identification Requirements
• Components of Fire Extinguishers
• Inspection and Maintenance