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Portable Fire Extinguisher Training aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 annual training requirements.

Self-paced SCORM course accessible from any device throughout the twelve-month training cycle.

Detailed modules covering fire chemistry, the fire tetrahedron, and the classification of fires into Class A, B, C, D, and K.

Step-by-step coverage of the PASS technique: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side.

Guidance on extinguisher selection including water, AFFF, dry chemical (ABC and BC), carbon dioxide, wet chemical, clean agent, and Class D agents.

Downloadable reference sheets summarizing OSHA 1910.157 monthly visual inspection, annual maintenance, and hydrostatic test intervals.

Interactive knowledge checks covering extinguisher placement, travel distance, mounting height, accessibility, and signage.

Certificate of completion suitable for OSHA recordkeeping, ISNetworld, Avetta, and owner prequalification.

Guidance for employers on written fire prevention plans under 1910.39 and emergency action plans under 1910.38.

Case studies drawn from general industry, construction, healthcare, and food service facilities.

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What You’ll Learn?

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Apr 19, 2026

Portable Fire Extinguisher Training (Required by OSHA Annually)

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What You’ll Learn?

Satisfy OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(g) annual training and education requirements for every employee expected to use a portable fire extinguisher as part of their job.

Reduce the severity of incipient-stage fires by training workers to recognize them early and respond with the correct extinguisher using the PASS technique.

Strengthen the employer written fire prevention plan and emergency action plan so that evacuation, extinguisher use, and notification of the fire department are fully coordinated.

Help employees distinguish situations where extinguisher use is appropriate from situations where evacuation is the only safe response, such as fires that have spread beyond the incipient stage or that block the path of egress.

Provide clear guidance on selecting the correct agent for each fire class so that water is never used on energized electrical (Class C), grease (Class K), or flammable metal (Class D) fires.

Reinforce the importance of monthly visual inspections by designated employees and the annual maintenance check that must be documented on the inspection tag per 1910.157(e)(3).

Reduce insurance losses, business interruption, and life-safety risk by preventing small fires from growing into structure fires that require fire department suppression.

Document training automatically through the learning management system so that audit-ready rosters, certificates, and completion dates are always available.

Demonstrate to customers, insurers, and prequalification platforms that fire extinguisher training is complete and current across every shift and every location.

Support NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers recommendations for training frequency, extinguisher placement, and maintenance.

Build the confidence that is required for a worker to stay and fight an incipient fire safely rather than panic or abandon the extinguisher in the heat of the moment.

Provide consistent training content across every shift, department, and location so that first-response capability is uniform across the facility.

Reinforce that an extinguisher has only about eight to twelve seconds of agent and that the worker has one opportunity to apply it correctly before retreat becomes the only option.

Teach the seven-step decision sequence (detect, alert, alarm, evacuate non-responders, assess, attack, abandon) so the worker always has an exit option and never becomes trapped.

Document the employer good-faith effort to train employees in fire extinguisher use, which is important for insurance, legal defense, and workers compensation in the event of a fire loss.

Course Syllabus

Portable Fire Extinguisher

1 Lesson1 Quiz

Portable Fire Extinguisher

Portable Fire Extinguishers Annual Training

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Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this training program participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Meet Your Instructor

With over 25 years of experience in the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) field, I have held numerous leadership roles dedicated to advancing workplace safety, regulatory compliance, training, and workforce development. My career has included designing and leading safety training programs, conducting risk assessments, developing HSE policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal and industry-specific standards.

I hold a master’s degree in occupational safety and health, which has deepened my expertise in hazard identification, occupational regulations, industrial hygiene, and safety program management. This academic foundation has played a key role in developing effective training curricula and driving a culture of safety excellence.

As the current Director of Training, I lead the creation, implementation, and oversight of organization-wide training initiatives focused on health, safety, and operational procedures. My combined experience in HSE operations and education enables me to develop impactful training programs and lead teams with a strong focus on practical application and continuous improvement.

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