The best way to fight against a potential fire is to keep it from starting. This course explains the different classes of fire and their related dangers, fire prevention strategies in the terminal, warehouse or on the road, and steps to take in the event of a fire, including the correct operation of a fire extinguisher. After completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the specific hazards of the five classes of fire
- Describe good housekeeping practices to reduce the risk of fire
- Describe fire prevention measures to use around a vehicle
- List the components of a fire exit strategy
- Explain the three-step process used to respond to a fire
- Explain the process for safely handling a vehicle fire
- Describe the four steps of the PASS method