Incipient Fire Prevention & Control – Instructor Led

OSHA requires that any workers who may be called upon to use a portable fire extinguisher receive training on an extinguisher. This 4 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].

This course will meet offshore operator requirements for hands on training

Course typically offered every Thursday at 1:00pm, or available upon request. Call us at 877.593.8693 to reserve your seat or for more information.

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Course Outline:

1. Introduction
2. Fire Prevention
3. Employee Responsibilities
4. Fire Prevention
5. Ignition Sources
6. Definitions
7. Fire Chemistry
8. Equipment Capabilities & Limitations (Classes, Ratings, Optimum Distances, Effective Discharge
9. Times)
10. Review of USCG Fire Fighting Regulations
11. Analyzing a Fire Situation & Taking Corrective Actions
12. Classification of Fires
13. BLEVE Dangers & Precautions
14. Dry Chemical Units
15. Water Spray Equipment
16. Foam Systems
17. Inspection / Recharge Procedures (Portable Extinguishers)
18. Fire Detection / Portable Gas Detector Use
19. BOEM Regulations / Hot Work Permitting / Fire Safety Systems
20. First Aid Treatment for Burns
21. Fire Extinguishment
22. Written Examination