The Fire Extinguisher Safety for Canada course helps workers understand how to respond safely and confidently when a fire breaks out. Participants learn when it is appropriate to fight a fire, when evacuation is the safer choice, and how to assess risk during the earliest stages of an emergency. This training provides practical guidance that empowers employees to act quickly while protecting themselves and those around them.

Learners also gain a clear understanding of Canadian fire extinguisher requirements, fire behaviour, and how to select and operate the appropriate type of extinguisher. The course introduces the PASS method, demonstrates safe operation techniques, and explains how to inspect and maintain extinguishers to ensure readiness. This training is ideal for workers in any industry who may be required to react to small fires in the workplace.

Fire extinguisher safety is a key component of workplace emergency preparedness. Knowing how fires start, understanding fire classifications, and learning how to operate extinguishers correctly allows workers to respond more effectively during an emergency. This course provides a solid foundation in fire response awareness, empowering learners to make safer decisions when minutes matter.

Fight or Flee?

• Learn how to assess a fire and determine whether to extinguish it or evacuate
• Understand risk factors that influence decision-making

Elements of Fire

• Review the four elements needed for a fire to ignite and continue burning
• Understand how removing an element helps stop a fire

Fire Types and Responses

• Recognize classes of fire and identify the correct extinguisher for each
• Learn how fire behaviour and materials affect response choices

PASS Method

• Understand how to use the Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep technique
• Apply safe operating practices while using an extinguisher

Care and Training

• Learn how to inspect, maintain, and store extinguishers
• Explore best practices for hands-on extinguisher training

By the End of This Course

• Decide whether to fight or flee a fire
• Identify the four elements of fire
• Select the appropriate extinguisher for different fire types
• Use the PASS method confidently
• Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers
• Apply safe training and operational practices

This online Fire Extinguisher Safety for Canada training takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the course at any time.

A passing score of 80% is required. Learners may attempt the exam up to three times. Short quizzes throughout the course reinforce key concepts and support retention. A printable student manual is also included for future reference.

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