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Fire Prevention & Control

OSHA requires that any workers who may be called upon to use a portable fire extinguisher receive training on an extinguisher. This four hour course is required for personnel with potential exposure to flammable materials. Course discussion will focus on fire prevention and early detection. All students will receive hands-on demonstration and use a portable fire extinguisher to extinguish an incipient stage fire in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, API RP 14G & API RP 75 [SEMP].

PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE CONTENT :
1.
Introduction
2.
Fire Prevention
3.
Employee Responsibilities
4.
Ignition Sources
5.
Definitions
6.
Fire Chemistry
7.
Equipment Capabilities & Limitations (Classes, Ratings, Optimum Distances, Effective Discharge Times)
8.
Review of USCG Fire Fighting Regulations
9.
Analyzing a Fire Situation & Taking Corrective Actions
10.
Classification of Fires
11.
BLEVE Dangers & Precautions
12.
Dry Chemical Units
13.
Water Spray Equipment
14.
Foam Systems
15.
Inspection / Recharge Procedures (Portable Extinguishers)
16.
Fire Detection / Portable Gas Detector Use
17.
MMS Regulations / Hot Work Permitting / Fire Safety Systems
18.
First Aid Treatment for Burns
19.
Written Examination
Time: 4 hours
Tuition: $150
Course Availability: Every Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.
or upon request
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