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Fire Extinguisher

Key Information

Duration:Half day (4 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 12

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

Price (excl GST)

$225 Per Person

Price (excl GST)

$2025 Company Booking

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Gain knowledge in the operation of different types of fire extinguishers and fire suppression techniques used in the workplace.

Overview

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This course will provide you with an understanding of the different types of fire extinguishers and give you the practical skills to put out a fire using the correct equipment, whilst learning about new developments relating to effective fire suppression.

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 of the basic principles of the physics and chemistry of fire
  2. Understand the fire classes and fire suppression techniques
  3. Select and implement a strategy to deal with 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 Included

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

    Unit

    Level

    Credit

    Description

    3271

     

    		 2

    1

    Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels

    4647

    		 2

    1

    Explain principles of fire science

     

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Fire Extinguisher Training Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Fire Extinguisher training in New Zealand.

A Fire Extinguisher course teaches participants how fires start, how fire behaves, how to identify different classes of fire, and how to safely select and use portable fire extinguishers and hose reels. The training provides practical skills that help workers respond appropriately to small workplace fires while protecting themselves and others.
Fire Extinguisher training is suitable for employees, supervisors, managers, health and safety representatives, fire wardens, facilities teams, contractors and anyone who may be required to respond to a workplace fire emergency. Many New Zealand employers use this training to improve workplace preparedness and emergency response capability.
While New Zealand legislation does not specifically require every worker to complete fire extinguisher training, employers must ensure workers receive appropriate information, training, instruction and supervision to work safely. Fire Extinguisher training helps organisations meet these obligations and improve workplace emergency preparedness.
The course includes the following nationally recognised NZQA unit standards:
  • Unit Standard 3271 – Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels
  • Unit Standard 4647 – Explain principles of fire science
These unit standards are widely accepted throughout New Zealand industries.
Participants learn:
  • How fire starts and spreads
  • Fire science fundamentals
  • Classes of fire and fire risks
  • Different types of fire extinguishers
  • Selecting the correct extinguisher for different fires
  • Safe fire suppression techniques
  • Practical use of portable fire extinguishers
  • Workplace fire emergency procedures
The Fire Extinguisher course is typically completed in approximately four hours and combines theory with practical hands-on training. Participants gain both knowledge and practical experience using fire extinguishers in realistic training scenarios.
Industry best practice recommends refresher training every two years. Regular refresher training helps workers maintain confidence, reinforce correct extinguisher selection and usage, and stay current with workplace fire safety requirements.
Participants learn about the most common extinguisher types used in New Zealand workplaces, including:
  • Water extinguishers
  • Foam extinguishers
  • Dry powder extinguishers
  • Carbon dioxide (CO₂) extinguishers
  • Wet chemical extinguishers
Training covers when each extinguisher should and should not be used.
Yes. Safety 'n Action offers onsite Fire Extinguisher training throughout New Zealand. Onsite delivery allows organisations to train multiple employees together, use workplace-specific emergency scenarios and reduce travel and downtime costs.
Fire Extinguisher training gives workers the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly and safely to small fires before they escalate. It helps reduce the risk of injury, minimise property damage, improve emergency preparedness and support compliance with workplace health and safety responsibilities.

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Trainer was very engaging and kept things interesting and added a good amount of humour.

Student Feedback June 2024

Excellent course! Lovely instructor, kept the course fun and engaging.

Student Feedback 3 June 2026

Great training session, highly recommend this course. The instructor was easy going but highly informative.

Student Feedback 3 June 2026

Well covered training good engagement trainer overall excellent course

Student Feedback 15 June 2026

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