Incipient Firefighting Training

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Course Description

This course is a four hour (4) presentation designed to introduce the employee to the theory of fires, and the operation, inspection and maintenance of fire fighting equipment.

Course Compliance Requirements

The MMS (API RP T-4, T-5) and the U.S. Coast Guard require training at least every two years. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 requires that employers provide employee fire fighting training annually.

Course Outline

Part 1 - Theory of Fire Extinguishing

Part 2 - Equipment

Part 3 - Equipment Capabilities and Limitations

Part 4 - Analyzing a Fire Situation

Part 5 - Cartridge-Operated Dry Chemical Fire

Part 6 - Extinguishers

  1. Operation
  2. Recharge
  3. Monthly Inspection
  4. Semi-Annual Inspection

Part 7 - Stored-Pressure Fire Extinguishers

  1. Operation
  2. Recharge
  3. Monthly Inspection
  4. Semi-Annual Inspection

Part 8 - Wheeled Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

  1. Operation
  2. Recharge
  3. Monthly Inspection
  4. Semi-Annual Inspection

Part 9 - Fire Boss

  1. Operation
  2. Recharge
  3. Monthly Inspection
  4. Semi-Annual Inspection

Part 10 - Halon 1301 Fire Suppression System

Part 11 - Deluge System

Part 12 - AFFF System

  1. Operation
  2. Inspection
  3. Recharge
  4. Recharge AFFF Self-Contained (Premix) Stations

Part 13 - Wheeled AFFF Fire Extinguisher

  1. Operation
  2. Recharge
  3. Monthly Inspection

Part 14 - Fire Fighting Equipment Report


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