Course Description –

The goal of this fire safety course is to provide a knowledgeable understanding of the origins of fires, sources of fires, how to protect yourself, and how to prevent fires from occurring. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 3% of all workplace fatalities are a result of fires or explosions. Fires can and do happen just about anywhere. This Fire Safety Training course will give you a good understanding of fire safety, including an understanding of the variety of elements that can come together to make a fire, including static and electrical discharges, upper & lower explosive limits and flashpoints. This is important because if you can understand the many different ways a fire or explosion can occur and have the knowledge to mitigate these circumstances, this will go a long way in creating a safer work environment for you, and those around you.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Fire Tetrahedron
• Proper Techniques
• Flammable & Combustible Liquids
• Inspections
• Flammability Range
• Grounding & Bonding
• Types of Fires & Extinguishing Agents
• Storage of Flammables

Who Should Attend?

This training course was designed for any employee that are repeatedly exposed to fire or conditions than may cause a fire in the workplace. Students that could benefit greatly from this course include supervisors, managers, project managers, foreman, construction workers, and office employees.

CEU’s –

Participants will receive a course completion certificate upon successfully completing the course. Participants will earn .2 CEUs from the Florida Chamber Safety Council.