The First 30 Seconds: The Safe Use of Fire Extinguishers

Using Fire Extinguishers

The first thirty seconds after discovering a fire is critical. Within those few moments a decision to fight a fire must be made and knowing when to fight and when to flee can mean the difference between life and death. The program describes how to best use an extinguisher and when not to use it.

Learning Path & Details

Workplace Safety
Type: Off-The-Shelf Safety Video Program (ILT)
Audience: General
Available As: Download, USB, USB-2YR, USB-3YR

Topics

Suggested Industry Usage

Competencies

Keeping a Safe Workplace

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Training Files (12)

English

Title	Type	Time/Pages	Language
Fire Extinguishers: The First 30 Seconds Video with graphics and narrator	Full Video	13:05 min	English	Demo
Program Introduction Video with graphics and narrator	Video Introduction	00:57 min	English	Demo
Fire Extinguisher Classes (A-D) and Uses Video with graphics and narrator	Video Vignette	04:52 min	English	Demo
Fire Extinguisher Overview Video with graphics and narrator	Video Vignette	01:26 min	English	Demo
Fires – What You Need to Know Video with graphics and narrator	Video Vignette	01:23 min	English	Demo
Sizing Up a Fire – Fighting the Fire Video with graphics and narrator	Video Vignette	00:41 min	English	Demo
The PASS Procedure Video with graphics and narrator	Video Vignette	01:01 min	English	Demo
When Not to Fight a Fire Video with graphics and narrator	Video Vignette	00:50 min	English	Demo
Program Conclusion Video with graphics and narrator	Video Summary	00:57 min	English	Demo
The First Thirty Seconds Materials Trainer Resource	Workshop Material	25 pages	English	Demo
The First Thirty Seconds PowerPoint Workshop PowerPoint	Workshop Material	–	English	Demo
The First 30 Seconds - Certificate Trainer Resource	Certificate of Completion	1 page	English	Demo

Additional Information

The PASS procedure (Pull the pin; Aim low; Squeeze the handle; and Sweep from side-to-side) is demonstrated. Knowing when not to fight a fire is just as important as knowing when and how. Fire size-up questions are explained to lead the viewer through this critical aspect of safe fire extinguisher use. Class A, B, C, and D fires and their appropriate extinguishing agents are described. Various extinguishers are demonstrated in fire situations.