Using Fire Extinguishers in Office Environments

Keeping your office safe your your employees includes having proper fire safety protocols implemented. In this Using Fire Extinguishers in Office Environments course, you’ll learn how fires burn, how to match fire classes to the right extinguisher, and how to use an extinguisher safely with the PASS method. You’ll also learn basic inspection and placement practices so extinguishers are ready when needed.

You’ll start with the fire triangle and learn how removing heat or oxygen can stop a fire. Then you’ll review fire classes and why the wrong extinguisher can spread a fire or create electrical danger. You’ll compare common extinguisher types used in offices, including dry chemical and carbon dioxide, and learn when water or foam may be appropriate.

Next, you’ll walk through what to do before you ever spray an extinguisher, like activating the alarm, helping others evacuate, and making sure you have a clear escape route. You’ll practice the PASS steps—pull, aim, squeeze, sweep—and learn why aiming at the base of the fire matters. Finally, you’ll learn how proper placement, regular checks, and professional servicing support a safer workplace

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the main parts of the fire triangle and how removing one part can stop a fire
• Distinguish fire classes and match them to safe extinguisher options
• Select appropriate extinguisher types for common office hazards, including electrical equipment
• Apply safe response steps and the PASS method to control a small fire
• Apply basic inspection and placement practices to support extinguisher readiness