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Fire Extinguisher Short Course

Key Information

Duration:3 Hours

Maximum Attendees: 12

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

Price (excl GST)

$1710 Company Booking

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Learn how to evaluate fire scenarios and take the appropriate corrective action to stay safe.

This short course will provide you with an understanding of the basic principles around the physics, chemistry and behaviour of different fires, before demonstrating fire suppression methods, techniques and equipment. You will also carry out a series of practical scenarios, so that you and your team know exactly how to handle a real-life situation in the workplace and at home.

In accordance with the requirements to maintain Consent to Assess for the unit standards taught on this course, Safety ‘n Action had this course pre moderated and approved by our standard setting body, Industry Skills Boards (ISBs).

Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge around the basic principles of the chemistry and physics of fire
  2. Demonstrate knowledge relating to the classes of fire and fire suppression methods and techniques
  3. Select and implement a strategy to deal with a fire

Entry Criteria:

  1. All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

NZQA Unit Standards

  • Unit Standards - FE SC (Click to see more detail)

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    3271

     

    2

    1

    Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels

     

Fire Extinguisher Short Course Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about fire extinguisher training and workplace fire safety in New Zealand.

A Fire Extinguisher Short Course teaches participants how to identify fire hazards, understand different classes of fire, select the correct fire extinguisher and safely extinguish small workplace fires. The course combines theory and practical fire extinguisher use to improve workplace emergency preparedness.
Fire extinguisher training is suitable for employees, supervisors, managers, fire wardens, health and safety representatives and anyone responsible for workplace emergency response. It is valuable for organisations wanting to improve workplace fire safety and emergency preparedness.
Fire extinguisher training helps employees respond quickly and safely to small fires before they escalate. It improves emergency preparedness, increases confidence during emergencies, reduces the risk of injury and supports workplace health and safety obligations.
Participants learn about:
  • Water extinguishers
  • Foam extinguishers
  • Dry powder extinguishers
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers
  • Wet chemical extinguishers
The course explains when each extinguisher should be used and which fire classes they are designed to combat.
The course covers the various classes of fire, including fires involving ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, flammable gases, combustible metals, cooking oils and fats, and electrical equipment. Understanding fire classes helps participants select the correct extinguisher for each situation.
Yes. Participants receive practical hands-on experience using fire extinguishers in a controlled environment. Practical training helps build confidence and reinforces the correct techniques for tackling small fires safely.
The Fire Extinguisher Short Course is designed as a concise workplace training programme that can be completed within a short timeframe while still providing essential fire safety knowledge and practical extinguisher skills.
Yes. Many organisations choose onsite fire extinguisher training so employees can learn using workplace-specific hazards, evacuation procedures and fire safety equipment. Onsite training is ideal for groups and helps improve emergency readiness across the organisation.
Fire extinguisher training supports workplace emergency planning and helps employers demonstrate a commitment to providing information, instruction and training to workers regarding fire safety and emergency response procedures.
Safety 'n Action delivers fire safety and emergency response training throughout New Zealand. Training can be completed at selected training centres or arranged as an onsite workplace programme for organisations wanting to train multiple employees.

“The trainer was amazing and well informative with explaining and instructing us. Was great to upskill about something I thought I didn't have more to about.”

Student Feedback March 2022