Overview

It is estimated that throughout the UK there are several million portable fire extinguishers; each needs to be serviced regularly if it is to remain effective in case of a fire. It is often a fire extinguisher which is blamed for failing to control a fire whereas the problem lies with an incorrect maintenance regime. This course, conducted by FETA-approved instructors, offers a cost-effective solution to this problem.

Who will benefit?

• maintenance staff
• occupational fire brigade members
• those wishing to enter this area of business

Learning outcomes

You will gain:

• knowledge of the correct servicing regime to be adopted for specific types of portable fire extinguisher
• the skills necessary to sit the FETA examination – a BAFE recognised examination, forming an integral element of the BAFE Registered Technicians Scheme
• an efficient and cost-effective solution for organisations which operate on one or more sites to undertake their own servicing and maintenance

Programme

The course content will cover:

• fire and smoke spread
• methods of fire extinguishment
• extinguisher construction
• provision and siting
• gas cartridges
• classes of fire
• British Standards
• fire ratings
• inspection and servicing
• extinguishing agents

Duration

4 days including examination

Certification

The Fire Extinguishing Trades Association examination – a BAFE recognised examination, forming an integral element of the BAFE Registered Technicians Scheme

Progression opportunities

Portable Fire Extinguisher Technicians Refresher

Related publications

• Extinguishing Fires at Work (VIDEO/DVD)
• How to Choose and Use a Fire Extinguisher (Interactive CD-Rom)