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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 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].

PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE CONTENT :
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 Times)
9.
Review of USCG Fire Fighting Regulations
10.
Analyzing a Fire Situation & Taking Corrective Actions
11.
Classification of Fires
12.
BLEVE Dangers & Precautions
13.
Dry Chemical Units
14.
Water Spray Equipment
15.
Foam Systems
16.
Inspection / Recharge Procedures (Portable Extinguishers)
17.
Fire Detection / Portable Gas Detector Use
18.
BOEM Regulations / Hot Work Permitting / Fire Safety Systems
19.
First Aid Treatment for Burns
20.
Fire Extinguishment
21.
Written Examination
Time: 4 hours
Tuition: $168
Course Date/Time: Every Thursday / 1:00 p.m.
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