Industrial Firefighting

Duration: 32h

Who is this training for?

This training course is for employees who are members of a company fire brigade. It is designed to ensure the response team is trained to respond to industrial fires.
Prerequisites: Workplace First Aid

Description

By the end of this training, the candidate will be able to apply industrial firefighting techniques with breathing apparatus and protective clothing. This training is based on NFPA 600, NFPA 1081, NFPA 10, IFSTA, and Académie des Pompiers standards.

Goals

Fire chemistry
Extinction methods
The classes of fire
Portable extinguishers
Fire hoses and water jets
Water supply
Emergency response procedures
Victim search and rescue
Use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Ventilation
Methods of fire attack
Prevention
Building structure
Tools, knots, and portable ladders
Hazardous materials identification and awareness
Occupational health and safety (OHS)

Content

Legal framework and definitions
Identifying and controlling hazards
Presenting and handling equipment: personal protection, SCBA, hoses, nozzles, fire extinguishers, and fire extinguishing foam

Evaluation

One 25-question written exam. Assessment of working knowledge for using a portable fire extinguisher, wearing an SCBA, setting up hoses, and using fire extinguishing foam. The required passing grade is 80%. A supplemental exam is available.

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Standards, laws, and references

NFPA 600
NFPA 1081
IFSTA
Académie des Pompiers

All participants who have successfully completed the training will receive a certificate of competency.

Our certifications are recognized by the following:

Canadian Armed Forces
MELS
Transport Canada
SAAQ
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

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