This module is part of FireLearn, an online Fire Fighter I & II course designed to enhance students’ learning experience by allowing them to experiment with key concepts and skills in the safety of a virtual environment.
This online training module brings content to life with interactive audio, video, Flash™ animation, photographs, illustrations, and case-based scenarios. It is designed to serve as either a distance learning solution to reduce classroom lecture hours or as a review tool to help students master more challenging subject matter presented to them in the classroom.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
State the primary purposes of fire extinguishers.
Define Class A fires.
Define Class B fires.
Define Class C fires.
Define Class K fires.
Explain the classification and rating system for fire extinguishers.
Describe the types of agents used in fire extinguishers.
Describe the types of operating systems in fire extinguishers.
Describe the basic steps of fire extinguisher operation.
Explain the basic steps of inspecting, maintaining, recharging, and hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers.
