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Fire Safety Course

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Fire Safety Course

Course Overview

Fire safety training teaches employees which extinguisher to grab and when to leave, under 29 CFR 1910.157, OSHA's extinguisher standard. Four parts online, 1 to 2 hours, cover fire chemistry, extinguishers, prevention, flammable liquids and LP gas.

  • Explains what feeds a fire, from flash point and vapor density to ignition sources like static and oily rags.
  • Trains the PASS method on a fire that has just started, and the four signs that mean put it down and get out.
  • Walks through construction-site fire rules, from extinguisher spacing to flammable liquid storage and LP gas.
  • 1-2 hours, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
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Four parts, each closing with a short quiz. The list runs in course order, from how a fire starts to the rules for storing fuel and running temporary heaters on a construction site.

  • How fire starts and what keeps it burning.
  • Flash point, vapor density and flammable limits.
  • Sources of ignition.
  • The five classes of fire.
  • Extinguishing agents.
  • Extinguisher ratings, placement and travel distance.
  • Inspection, maintenance and hydrostatic testing.
  • Using an extinguisher with the PASS method.
  • Fire stages and when not to fight.
  • Warning signs, placards and the NFPA 704 diamond.
  • Fire protection on construction and demolition sites.
  • Fire prevention: ignition hazards, temporary buildings and storage.
  • Flammable liquid storage, dispensing and handling.
  • Liquefied petroleum gas.
  • Temporary heating devices.

OSHA Standard29 CFR 1910.157
Course Duration1-2 hours
Format100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

OSHA's extinguisher education duty, 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1), attaches to every employee in a workplace where extinguishers are provided for their use, and on construction sites 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(5) adds an instruction duty for employees who handle or use flammable liquids or gases. The roster usually looks like this.

  • Safety managers who have to put every employee who works near an extinguisher through the education program each year, and want one course for the plant and the site.
  • Construction crews and site supervisors handling fuel cans, LP gas cylinders or temporary heaters on an active job.
  • Manufacturing and production workers on a floor where extinguishers hang for employee use.
  • Warehouse and distribution staff who store or move flammable liquids in cabinets, drums and safety cans.
  • Maintenance technicians and building engineers who do the monthly extinguisher checks and keep the annual maintenance record.
  • Restaurant and commercial kitchen staff working around fryers and grill lines, where the Class K extinguisher lives.
  • Oil and gas, chemical and lab workers who need flash point, vapor density and explosive limits explained before they handle product.
  • New hires whose extinguisher education is due at the start of employment, before the annual cycle begins.
  • Crews who run temporary heaters or carry carbon dioxide extinguishers into confined spaces, where the course's ventilation cautions apply.

Any workplace that provides extinguishers for employees to use falls under 29 CFR 1910.157, and construction sites carry their own fire rules in 1926 Subpart F. These operations run into every part of the course.

  • Construction and demolition sites running temporary heaters through winter
  • Manufacturing plants with dry chemical extinguishers on the production floor
  • Warehouses and distribution centers storing flammable liquids in cabinets
  • Oil and gas well sites and refueling yards
  • Chemical manufacturing and blending operations handling low flash point solvents
  • Restaurants and commercial kitchens with fryers and grill lines
  • Auto and fleet maintenance shops with fuel, solvents and oily rags
  • Laboratories and research facilities storing solvents in safety cans
  • Hotels, schools and office buildings where extinguishers are provided for staff use
  • Propane dealers and LP gas cylinder exchange operations
  • Marine service stations and fuel docks

Which Fire Safety Training Course Do You Need?

  • Fire Safety Training. This page. Fire Safety Training is the general course: fire chemistry, the five fire classes and extinguishers, site fire prevention, flammable liquid storage, LP gas and temporary heaters. It is the seat for employees who work anywhere extinguishers are provided for their use, from a plant floor or a kitchen to a construction site.
  • Fire Watch - General Industry and Construction. Fire Watch - General Industry and Construction is for the person assigned to stand by with extinguishing equipment during and after welding, cutting or brazing, the fire watch called for in 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii) and 1926.352(e). The employee assigned as fire watch takes that course; it is a separate duty from general fire safety. View the Fire Watch - General Industry and Construction

 

Who Needs Fire Safety Training, and How Often?

The extinguisher standard names who gets the training and how often, and the answer is broader than a fire team.

  • Every employee who works where extinguishers are provided. 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) requires an education program on the general principles of extinguisher use and the hazards of fighting a fire in its first stage, for employees wherever the employer puts extinguishers out for their use.
  • On the first day, then at least once a year. Paragraph (g)(2) sets the timing at initial employment and at least annually after that. Each seat ends in a Certificate of Completion, printable the moment the fourth quiz is passed.
  • Construction crews carry a second duty. On a site, 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(5) requires employees who handle flammable liquids or gases to be instructed in safe handling and made aware of the Subpart F fire rules. Parts 3 and 4 are built from that subpart.
  • A shop crew and a site crew can share one roster. Part 2 follows the general industry extinguisher standard and Parts 3 and 4 follow the construction fire protection subpart, so a contractor with a yard and a jobsite buys one course, not two.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Fire Safety Course.

Fire safety training teaches workers to understand fire behavior, identify fire hazards in the workplace, use fire extinguishers and suppression equipment, follow emergency evacuation procedures, and implement fire prevention practices. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.150 (Subpart L - Fire Protection), employers must train employees in fire prevention, proper use of firefighting equipment, and emergency response. This training is essential for all workplaces where fire hazards are present.

OSHA requires fire safety training for all employees who are expected to use portable fire extinguishers or participate in emergency fire response. Beyond that, fire safety awareness training is recommended for ALL workers. Industries with elevated fire risks include construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical handling, food service, healthcare, and any workplace with flammable materials, electrical equipment, or hot work operations.

The five classes of fire are: Class A – ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth, trash); Class B – flammable liquids and gases (gasoline, oil, propane, paint); Class C – energized electrical equipment (panels, wiring, motors); Class D – combustible metals (magnesium, titanium, sodium, lithium); Class K – cooking oils and fats (commercial kitchens). Each class requires a different type of extinguisher; using the wrong type can make the fire worse or create additional hazards.

The PASS method is a four-step technique for using a portable fire extinguisher: (P) Pull the pin to unlock the extinguisher; (A) Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, not the flames; (S) Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguishing agent; (S) Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it is out. This technique is taught in eTraining’s Fire Safety course and is critical for effective extinguisher use.

OSHA requires initial fire safety training when employees are first assigned to duties involving firefighting equipment, and annual refresher training thereafter. For employees designated as part of a fire brigade or emergency response team, more frequent and intensive training is required. eTraining recommends annual fire safety refresher training for all workers as best practice.

A flash point is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid. The lower the flash point, the more dangerous the liquid. For example, gasoline has a flash point of approximately -45°F (-43°C), making it extremely flammable at room temperature. Understanding flash points is essential for safely storing and handling flammable liquids in the workplace.

The Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) is the minimum concentration of a gas or vapor in air that will ignite if an ignition source is present. Below the LEL, the mixture is too lean to burn. Above the Upper Explosive Limit (UEL), it is too rich. The flammable range between LEL and UEL is where ignition and explosion are possible. Monitoring for LEL is critical in confined spaces, chemical plants, and anywhere flammable gases may accumulate.

Yes. In addition to this general Fire Safety Training course, eTraining offers a separate Fire Safety for Healthcare Workers course specifically designed for hospital, clinic, nursing home, and other healthcare settings. The healthcare version addresses the unique fire risks in medical environments including oxygen-enriched atmospheres, electrical medical equipment, and patient evacuation procedures.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 regulates flammable and combustible liquid storage. Requirements include: use of approved containers and portable tanks, limits on quantities stored outside of storage rooms, flammable storage cabinets rated for fire resistance, proper ventilation, separation from ignition sources, and spill containment measures. Quantities exceeding certain thresholds require dedicated flammable storage rooms with fire suppression systems.

eTraining offers a wide catalog of Spanish-language safety courses. For specific availability of Fire Safety Training in Spanish, contact eTraining’s customer service at info@etraintoday.com. Many of eTraining’s most popular safety courses are available in both English and Spanish.

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.

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