Fire Extinguisher Training
Hands-on training in selecting and using the right extinguisher safely.
Fire Extinguisher Training is a short, hands-on course for anyone who may need to use an extinguisher at work or at home. It suits all staff, from front-of-house teams to warehouse and workshop crews.
You will learn the classes of fire, how to select the right extinguisher for each, when it is safe to fight a fire and when to evacuate, and the correct technique for using extinguishers and fire blankets.
The 2 hour classroom session is built around live practical exercises, so every participant gets real practice discharging an extinguisher under expert supervision.
Competency is assessed during the practical exercises, and participants receive a certificate that is valid for two years, supporting your workplace fire safety compliance.
Upcoming public classes
What You'll Learn in this Course
- The fire triangle, principles of fire suppression and the different classes of fire.
- How to identify fuel and potential fire hazards in the workplace.
- Understand the range of flammability and terminology associated with fire science.
- Offers a strategy when dealing with a fire outbreak, how to select extinguishers and safe suppression techniques.
- Covers the risks associated with using a handheld extinguisher and possible adverse consequences.
- How to practically extinguish a fire using a portable extinguisher.
NZQA Credits
The Unit Standards associated with this course are:
3271 Suppress fire using hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels - Level 2, Credits 1
4647 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of fire science - Level 2, Credits 1
Course requirements
Students are required to:
- be able to read and understand English – there are practical exercises in this course.
- be physically able to handle and discharge a fire extinguisher.
- be 14 years or older.
If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us before your course.
Why train with MediTrain?
NZQA approved provider
Nationally recognised training and assessment aligned to NZQA unit standards.
Over 30 years of experience
More than three decades of first aid training across New Zealand workplaces.
Blended learning that sticks
Online theory at your own pace backed by hands-on classroom practice.
Instructors from real medical backgrounds
Learn from trainers with genuine emergency and clinical experience.
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