Fire Extinguisher Training

The Real Cost of Workplace Fire Incidents
• Common causes of workplace fires in Ireland
• How small fires can rapidly escalate into major emergencies
• Injuries, property damage, business interruption, and financial losses
• Legal and compliance implications of inadequate fire safety training
• Lessons learned from real workplace fire incidents

Understanding Fire Behaviour
• The fire triangle and fire tetrahedron
• How fires start, spread, and develop
• Sources of ignition, fuel, and oxygen
• Fire growth and the importance of early intervention
• Recognising when evacuation is the safest option

Understanding Fire Extinguishers
• Types of fire extinguishers and their applications
• Water, Foam, CO₂, Dry Powder and Wet Chemical extinguishers
• Understanding extinguisher colour coding and identification
• Fire classes (A, B, C, D, Electrical and F)
• Selecting the correct extinguisher for the fire risk

Hazard Identification & Fire Risk Awareness
• Identifying workplace fire hazards
• High-risk work activities and environments
• Safe storage of combustible materials
• Fire prevention through good housekeeping
• Recognising situations where extinguishers should not be used

Safe Fire Extinguisher Operation
• The PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
• Safe positioning and escape route awareness
• Personal safety during firefighting attempts
• Limitations of portable fire extinguishers
• Knowing when to stop and evacuate

Practical Fire Extinguisher Training
• Demonstration of correct extinguisher operation
• Practical use of different extinguisher types (where appropriate)
• Simulated workplace fire scenarios
• Instructor feedback and best practice guidance
• Building participant confidence through practical exercises

Emergency Response & Evacuation
• Responding to fire alarms
• Raising the alarm and contacting emergency services
• Supporting safe evacuation procedures
• Working alongside Fire Wardens and Fire Marshals
• Post-incident reporting and workplace learning

Organisational Responsibility & Fire Safety Culture
• Employee responsibilities
• Supervisor and management responsibilities
• Maintaining fire safety equipment awareness
• Reporting defects and fire hazards
• Promoting a proactive fire safety culture

Fire Safety as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Routine fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance awareness
• Participating in fire drills and emergency exercises
• Continuous fire safety awareness
• Reviewing workplace fire risks
• Embedding fire prevention into daily workplace operations

This course is suitable for employees responsible for fire safety awareness or individuals who may need to respond to a small fire emergency in the workplace.

Participants may include:

• Office staff
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Health & Safety representatives
• Facilities and maintenance personnel
• Fire wardens or fire marshals
• Warehouse and operational staff
• Security personnel
• Workplace safety coordinators

No prior fire safety training is required.

Fire Risk Awareness
Understanding fire hazards helps employees prevent potential fire incidents in the workplace.

Emergency Response
Proper training ensures staff can respond safely and effectively in the early stages of a fire.

Workplace Safety
Training improves overall fire safety awareness and supports organisational emergency preparedness.

Legal Responsibility
Employers must ensure employees understand fire safety procedures and emergency response measures.

Participants will:

• Understand the causes and risks associated with workplace fires
• Identify different classes of fire
• Recognise the various types of fire extinguishers
• Select the appropriate extinguisher for specific fire types
• Safely operate a fire extinguisher
• Understand workplace fire evacuation procedures
• Promote fire safety awareness within their organisation

Includes:

• Fire safety awareness training
• Fire extinguisher identification
• Hands-on extinguisher demonstrations
• Workplace fire response scenarios
• Interactive discussion and guidance

Delivered:

• Onsite at client premises, or
• Online Webinar

This training supports employer obligations under:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
• Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003

Irish legislation requires employers to:

• Identify fire risks within the workplace
• Implement fire prevention and protection measures
• Provide appropriate fire safety equipment
• Ensure employees are aware of fire emergency procedures
• Provide training where necessary to support workplace fire safety

Samson Training delivers practical fire safety training focused on prevention, safe decision-making, and workplace emergency preparedness.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical fire extinguisher competency
• Safe emergency response principles
• Real workplace fire scenarios
• Observation-led fire risk awareness
• Consistent professional delivery
• Supporting long-term organisational fire safety culture

We position fire extinguisher training as an essential component of workplace emergency preparedness, helping organisations improve fire safety awareness, minimise risk, and strengthen legal compliance.

What is Fire Extinguisher training?
Fire Extinguisher training teaches participants how fires start, the different classes of fire, and how to safely operate portable fire extinguishers during the early stages of a fire emergency.

Who should attend Fire Extinguisher training?
Employees responsible for workplace safety, fire wardens, supervisors, and staff working in environments where fire risks may be present.

How long does Fire Extinguisher training take?
The Fire Extinguisher training course is typically delivered as a half-day programme, including theory and practical demonstrations.

Does the course include practical extinguisher use?
Yes. Participants receive hands-on instruction and demonstrations on how to safely operate fire extinguishers.