The Fire Extinguisher Safety Bundle (US) provides essential training to help workers understand how to make safe, informed decisions during a fire emergency. Participants learn how to determine whether it is safer to fight or flee, how to recognize the limits of a fire extinguisher, and how to respond quickly and effectively when flames appear in the workplace. This course is designed for anyone working in general industry and reinforces the critical judgment skills needed during early-stage fire events.

Beyond decision-making, the training also explains the different types of fire extinguishers, how they operate, and which extinguisher should be selected for specific fire classes. Learners will explore safe fire-fighting practices, the PASS method, and best practices for extinguisher care and maintenance. Together, these modules offer a comprehensive foundation in workplace fire extinguisher safety.

Fire extinguisher safety is a vital component of workplace emergency preparedness. Understanding how fires start, when extinguishers should be used, and how to operate them correctly helps reduce risk and improve response times. This knowledge empowers workers to act safely, whether evacuating or engaging a small fire using the proper equipment.

Fire Extinguisher Safety: Part 1 – Fight or Flee (US)

• Identify when it is appropriate to extinguish a fire and when to evacuate
• Understand risk factors and the limitations of extinguishers
• Review basic fire-fighting safety principles

Fire Extinguisher Safety: Part 2 – Using Extinguishers (US)

• Learn how extinguishers work and how to choose the correct type
• Match fire classes with the right extinguishing agent
• Apply safe fire-fighting techniques
• Use the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
• Inspect, maintain, and store extinguishers properly

By the End of This Course, Learners Will Be Able To:

• Decide whether to fight or flee fires
• Recognize extinguisher limitations
• Recall core safety practices for small fire response
• Understand how fire extinguishers function
• Select appropriate extinguishers for different fire types
• Use the PASS method correctly
• Maintain extinguishers to ensure readiness

This online Fire Extinguisher Safety Bundle (US) course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume the training at any time.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Learners may attempt the exam up to three times. Short quizzes throughout the modules reinforce key information and support knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate of completion for their records and workplace compliance needs.