Fire Extinguisher Safety Course
Last Updated 02/2026
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What you'll learn
Understand basic fire safety principles and fire behavior.
Identify common fire classes and the appropriate fire extinguisher types for each.
Recognize and interpret fire extinguisher labels, pictograms, and markings.
Apply the PASS method to operate a fire extinguisher correctly and safely.
Evaluate fire conditions to make safe decisions regarding extinguisher use versus immediate evacuation.
Explain employer and employee responsibilities under OSHA fire safety standards.
Skills covered in this course
Description
Equip your team with the essential skills to respond safely and confidently during a fire emergency.
This 20-minute eLearning module, aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 standards, provides a comprehensive guide to basic fire behavior, classification, and portable fire extinguisher use. Learners will gain the knowledge to identify different fire classes (A, B, C, D, and K) and select the appropriate extinguishing agent to prevent injuries and property damage.
Through interactive lessons and visual aids, the course teaches the proven PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) for tackling small, early-stage fires.
Most importantly, it emphasizes safety boundaries, helping employees recognize when a fire has progressed beyond the incipient stage and when immediate evacuation is the only safe option. Ideal for workplace safety compliance, this training supports safe decision-making and emergency preparedness for employees in any industry.
This 20-minute eLearning module, aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 standards, provides a comprehensive guide to basic fire behavior, classification, and portable fire extinguisher use. Learners will gain the knowledge to identify different fire classes (A, B, C, D, and K) and select the appropriate extinguishing agent to prevent injuries and property damage.
Through interactive lessons and visual aids, the course teaches the proven PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) for tackling small, early-stage fires.
Most importantly, it emphasizes safety boundaries, helping employees recognize when a fire has progressed beyond the incipient stage and when immediate evacuation is the only safe option. Ideal for workplace safety compliance, this training supports safe decision-making and emergency preparedness for employees in any industry.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Fire Safety
Fire Classes and Extinguisher Types
Extinguisher Labeling and Identification
Using a Fire Extinguisher – PASS Method
Summary and Assessment
System Requirements
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Fire Extinguisher Safety Course
Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers fire classes A, B, C, D, and K, and teaches learners to select the appropriate extinguishing agent for each.
PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. It is the method taught in the course for operating a portable fire extinguisher on small, early-stage fires.
This is a 20-minute eLearning module that can be completed in a single self-paced session.
Yes. It teaches employees to recognize when a fire has progressed beyond the incipient stage, at which point immediate evacuation is the only safe option.
The course is aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, the portable fire extinguisher standard.
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Fire Extinguisher Safety Course training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
This 20-minute eLearning module, aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 standards, provides a comprehensive guide to basic fire behavior, classification, and portable fire extinguisher use. Learners will gain the knowledge to identify different fire classes (A, B, C, D, and K) and select the appropriate extinguishing agent to prevent injuries and property damage.
Through interactive lessons and visual aids, the course teaches the proven PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) for tackling small, early-stage fires.
Most importantly, it emphasizes safety boundaries, helping employees recognize when a fire has progressed beyond the incipient stage and when immediate evacuation is the only safe option. Ideal for workplace safety compliance, this training supports safe decision-making and emergency preparedness for employees in any industry.