Fire Extinguisher Training is provided to employees responsible for performing fire safety checks and evacuations in any workplace, office or manufacturing environment. If you are unsure whether your workplace qualifies, please speak to your employer or check WorkSafe Australia for more information.

This course can also be taken by concerned persons to improve their own at-home fire evacuation planning.

Minimum duration is 1.5 hours face-to-face with practical components that require physical participation. Pre-course learning is required.

Participants will receive hands-on, practical training with a range of firefighting equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, and fire blankets. This course offers direct experience in using these tools effectively to manage and extinguish fires.

In addition to operating equipment, participants will be thoroughly instructed in proper firefighting tactics and safety procedures. This includes learning how to:

• Utilise Fire Extinguishers: Understand the types of fires each extinguisher can handle and practice using them safely and efficiently.
• Operate Fire Hose Reels: Gain proficiency in deploying and using fire hose reels to control larger fires.
• Deploy Fire Blankets: Learn how to use fire blankets to smother and extinguish small fires safely.

The training emphasises correct techniques and safety measures to ensure that participants can respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations, minimising risks and enhancing overall safety.

This course is designed to provide comprehensive instruction to ensure all employees are proficient in the safe use of fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, and fire blankets. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, equipping your team to effectively manage small fire incidents in the workplace.

Course Components:

• Fire Triangle: Understand the three elements required for a fire to ignite and sustain, and how removing one element can help extinguish a fire.
• Raising the Alarm: Learn the correct procedures for alerting others and initiating emergency response protocols.
• Fire Safety and Evacuation: Gain knowledge on safety measures and evacuation strategies to protect employees during a fire.
• Classes of Fire: Identify different types of fires and the appropriate methods for tackling each class.
• Types of Fire Extinguishers: Familiarise yourself with various types of extinguishers and their specific uses based on fire classes.
• Safety Procedures When Fighting Fires: Learn essential safety practices to follow while combating fires to minimize risks.
• Firefighting Tactics: Develop effective tactics for extinguishing fires and controlling fire incidents safely.

By integrating both theoretical instruction and practical drills, this course ensures that your employees are well-prepared to handle fire emergencies confidently and safely.

Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes, and volunteer and community-based groups.
Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:

• Read information from a PowerPoint, Manual and whiteboard.
• Listen and understand verbal information delivered by an English-speaking qualified fire safety trainer.

Statement of Attainment in the following units of competency:

• PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility

Certification Validity
There is no renewal recommendation set by the industry for this course. However, regular refresher training is recommended to maintain competency.

How to book and get further information

• Book online (preferred)
• If you require a workplace invoice please email us at info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au 
• Call one of our friendly customer service teams on 0423 811 844.
  Please leave a message, and we will return your call as soon as possible as we could be teaching.

To secure your space, full payment is required at time of booking.
We accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard), or electronic funds transfer (internet banking).

Large groups and onsite pricing vary, please email, info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au to discuss the available options.

• All prices include GST
• Course materials, Coffee, Tea and snacks are included
• Min 6 and max 24 participants per course
• Travel costs may apply (we can teach Australia wide)
• Current pricing as of November 2023

This course is done online through either Zoom or Teams; after booking, your instructor will contact you with the access details.

Or join our Face-to-Face Public courses

Public Courses

• Brisbane North | Kedron Edinburgh Castle Hotel
• Brisbane South | Springwood Hotel
• Brisbane West | Middle Park Centenary Tavern
• More Locations opening soon

With all our public courses, we make sure we have great parking.

Group Courses

• Onsite at your workplace (Min 6 – max 25 per course apply)
• We can teach Australia-wide.
• We have a network of more than 3000+ instructors available to us, and we like to travel by ourselves.