Introduction to Fire Safety Awareness Lecture

One of the most important responsibilities of everyone is the detection and prevention of fires. When appropriate, staff members should be trained in the proper and safe use of fire extinguishers. This course of instruction is not designed to turn participants into firefighters, but rather equip them with the knowledge and skills to detect and extinguish a fire only when it is safe to do so.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course, the trainee will have a working knowledge of the following:

1. The “Fire Triangle”

2. Types of fires

3. Types of fire extinguishers

4. Fire extinguisher features

5. Fire extinguisher operation

6. Fire extinguisher Maintenance

7. Points to remember