Since 1994 the Fire Prevention Division has conducted portable fire extinguisher seminars. These half-day seminars are designed for employees of facilities, which have portable fire extinguishers as part of their fire protection systems to provide the skills necessary to effectively operate a portable fire extinguisher.

Program Highlights:

• principles of fire behaviour and products of combustion
• classifications of fire and fire extinguishment methods
• fire extinguisher classification and rating systems
• using fire extinguishers the right way
• safety procedures when using a portable fire extinguishers
• hands-on training