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Fire Extinguisher Training
Fire Safety

Fire Extinguisher Training

For staff who may need to use a fire extinguisher at work. Covers fire prevention, classes of fire and safe technique for each extinguisher type.

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Duration
1 day.
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Delivery
Delivered on-site at your premises. Tailored to the extinguishers you have on site and the fire risks in your workplace.
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Accreditation
Certificate of Attendance issued by Opus Safety on successful assessment.
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Suitable for
Staff who may be expected to use a fire extinguisher at work, including fire marshals, nominated responders and anyone needing confidence with the equipment on site.
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Certification
Certificate of Attendance on successful completion of a short multiple-choice assessment. Refresher recommended every three years or after changes to on-site extinguishers.
Overview

Use the right extinguisher, the right way

Fire Extinguisher Training covers the different types of fire extinguisher that may be present in your workplace and how to use each one effectively and safely. It also covers fire prevention, how fires start and the classes of fire. Delivered on-site at your premises so delegates recognise the actual extinguishers they would reach for in an incident. A closed course lets Opus tailor examples to your site's fire risks and procedures.

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Process

Three steps to a certified team

Pick the course, confirm a date, and we run the training. Every delegate leaves with a certificate - clear booking, clear agenda, no admin chase.

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Scoped to your site

Opus reviews the extinguishers on your site, their locations and the fire risks present before delivery. Delegates then train on the specific extinguisher types they may actually need to use.

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Pre-course review of your extinguisher inventory
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Covers the actual extinguisher types on your site
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Up to 12 delegates per session
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One-day delivery on-site

A one-day session covering the principles of fire safety, the hierarchy of fire prevention, how fires start, classes of fire, identification and use of different extinguisher types, and when it is safe to attempt to fight a fire.

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Principles of fire safety and hierarchy of prevention
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Identification and use of each extinguisher type
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Deciding whether it is safe to fight a fire
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Assessment, certificate and record

Delegates complete a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course. Successful delegates receive a Certificate of Attendance which Opus can log into your training matrix on request.

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Short multiple-choice assessment
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Certificate of Attendance from Opus Safety
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Logged into your training matrix on request
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COURSE OVERVIEW

What to expect from this course

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What's covered

Principles of fire safety, hierarchy of fire prevention, how fires start, classes of fire, identification and use of different fire extinguishers, techniques for each extinguisher type, and how to assess whether it is safe to attempt to fight a fire or evacuate.

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Who it's for

Staff who may be expected to use a fire extinguisher at work. Typically fire marshals, nominated first responders, and anyone needing confidence with the specific extinguisher types on their site.

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Prerequisites

None required. Delegates should be physically able to handle and discharge an extinguisher safely during the practical element.

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What you get

Certificate of Attendance on successful completion of a short multiple-choice assessment. Delegates leave able to identify fire classes, select the right extinguisher, apply the correct technique and make a safe decision on whether to fight a fire.

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What non-compliance actually cost your business

67%

Reduction in near-miss incidents

£28K

Saved on insurance premiums annually

6hrs

Audit prep time per branch

McLaughlan Transport
Danny McLaughlan, Workshop Director
8 sites • West Midlands • 150 employees
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Opus gave us a robust, results-based safety programme that put us in control of compliance performance. The Opus team are there whenever we need them with insightful sector knowledge and commercially sound safety advice.
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Ex-HSE Inspectors

Ready to get your team certified?

Speak with the team about booking this course, when our next dates are, and when it fits around your schedule.

Scheduled around your operations · On-site or e-learning · Certificate on completion

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We'll tell you where gaps are
Live platform, no slide decks

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the course be delivered at our site?

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Does it include hands-on extinguisher use?

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How long is the course?

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What certification do delegates receive?

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What's the difference between this and Fire Marshal / Warden Training?

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Who needs fire extinguisher training?

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