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Using Fire Extinguishers in Construction Environments
Using Fire Extinguishers in Construction Environments

Course Overview

Using Fire Extinguishers in Construction Environments helps workers respond to small jobsite fires before they grow. The 45 to 60 minute course covers OSHA 1926.150, NFPA 10, fire classes, extinguisher labels, types, and maintenance.

  • Covers how fires burn, fire classes and extinguisher labels used on construction job sites daily now safely.
  • Reviews dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water and foam extinguishers and when each type is used safely now.
  • Explains the PASS method and how to maintain fire extinguishers on the job site safely each day right now.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$19.95

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Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

  • How fires burn and the fire triangle (heat, fuel, oxygen)
  • Classes of fire (A, B, C, D)
  • Fire extinguisher labels and ratings
  • Dry chemical and carbon dioxide extinguishers
  • Water and foam extinguishers
  • The PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
  • Maintaining fire extinguishers on the job site

OSHA StandardOSHA Fire Safety (1926.150) & NFPA 10
Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • Construction workers on active job sites
  • Construction site supervisors and foremen
  • Safety officers and safety committee members
  • Fire watch personnel on construction sites
  • Workers performing hot work such as welding, cutting, or brazing
  • Workers designated to use fire extinguishing equipment
  • Project managers overseeing construction operations
  • New hires needing orientation on job site fire extinguisher use

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • Commercial and residential construction
  • General contracting and subcontracting firms
  • Industrial construction and heavy civil projects
  • Demolition and renovation contractors
  • Welding, cutting, and brazing operations
  • Electrical contracting firms
  • Oil, gas, and petrochemical construction sites
  • Government and municipal construction projects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Using Fire Extinguishers in Construction Environments.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

The Using Fire Extinguishers in Construction Environments course is an online safety training program that teaches construction workers how to identify different types of fires, select the correct fire extinguisher, and use it effectively and safely. The course covers how fires burn, fire classes, types of extinguishers (dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, and foam), the PASS method for operating extinguishers, and fire extinguisher maintenance.

This course is designed for construction workers who may need to respond to a fire on the job site. It is appropriate for all workers, including general laborers, supervisors, fire watch personnel, and anyone designated to use fire extinguishing equipment.

The course takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. It is fully self-paced, so you can pause and resume at your convenience. You have 6 months from enrollment to finish. Progress saves automatically on the same device.

The course covers how fires burn, the fire triangle (heat, fuel, oxygen), classes of fire (A, B, C, D), fire extinguisher labels and ratings, dry chemical and carbon dioxide extinguishers, water and foam extinguishers, the PASS method for using a fire extinguisher, and maintaining fire extinguishers on the job site.

The PASS method is the standard technique for using a portable fire extinguisher. PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side. This course teaches workers how to apply the PASS method correctly during a fire emergency.

Better Training. Better Outcomes.

Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

OSHA citation printed on every certificate

Your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance, with no phone calls and no lookups.

No setup. No LMS. Training in minutes.

Pay once, get instant access. No account setup, no downloads, no IT involvement. Works in any browser.

Built for field workers, not classrooms

Grounded in real jobsite operations. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.

Trusted by safety managers & contractors

Used by EHS managers, general contractors and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time.

200,000+
Professionals certified
87%
Completion rate (industry avg <45%)
10M+
Hours of training delivered
15
Years in business

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