Fire Extinguisher

Course overview

Practical, easy-to-follow training in Fire Extinguisher, helping learners understand key risks, responsibilities, controls and good practice relevant to the workplace.

CPD, IIRSM, IOSH, Gatehouse Awards & Institute of Hospitality Approved | 100% online | Meets legal fire training requirements | ⏱ Duration: 25 minutes

Course Overview: Fire safety is a legal and moral responsibility for all workplaces. This Fire Extinguisher Online Course provides essential knowledge for employees on how to safely identify and use different types of fire extinguishers in the event of a fire. Approved by leading industry bodies, this short but powerful training covers when and how to act, which extinguisher to use for each fire class, and the pre-engagement safety checks required before tackling a fire. This course helps meet legal training requirements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, ensuring staff are better prepared and more confident in the face of fire hazards.

Key Skills Gained:

• Identifying the five main types of fire extinguishers and their uses (Water, CO₂, Foam, Powder, Wet Chemical)
• Understanding which extinguisher to use for different fire types (e.g. electrical, flammable liquids)
• Performing pre-engagement safety checks before attempting to extinguish a fire
• Learning the PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) to operate extinguishers safely
• Knowing when to tackle a fire and when to evacuate and alert emergency services
• Supporting overall fire awareness and legal compliance in the workplace

Course Modules:

Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Recognise different fire extinguisher types and their appropriate uses Understand the risks of fire and when extinguisher use is safe and appropriate Respond correctly and confidently upon discovering a fire Contribute to a safer, more compliant workplace fire safety culture

Target Audience:

• All employees, regardless of role or sector
• Fire wardens and designated fire safety personnel
• Facilities managers and site supervisors
• Staff in retail, hospitality, healthcare, construction, and office environments

System Requirements:

• Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)

Enrol Today This course is ideal as a standalone module or as part of a full fire safety programme, and supports safer workplaces and improved emergency readiness.

UK guidance and good-practice context

Workplace fire safety is driven by the fire risk assessment and the duties of the responsible person; training should reflect the premises and role.

Important: This course supports knowledge and awareness. It does not replace site-specific risk assessments, employer procedures, competent supervision or role-specific practical training where these are required.