Incipient Firefighting for Industrial Employment
Course Description:
This course is designed as an introduction for anyone working in an industrial environment. It is very basic in nature and not designed to certify anyone as a firefighter. This course is to prepare the student to prevent, control, and extinguish fires utilizing dry chemical extinguishers with an overview of fixed/automatic systems commonly found in industrial environments. Subject areas include: fire behavior, heat transfer, classes of fires, extinguishing agents, and portable fire extinguishers. Field exercises include fire behavior, hose handling, portable fire extinguishers and rudimentary monitor work.
What to bring:
- Work clothing/uniforms
- Safety shoes (in accordance with company policy)
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Hard Hat
Hours:
6
Cost:
$450