Courses · Fire Safety · Blended
Fire Extinguisher Awareness
A hands-on course covering how to select and use workplace fire extinguishers, along with the relevant legislation and hazards. Learners study fire behaviour and suppression, then are trained and assessed by extinguishing a controlled live fire and completing a written exam.
What you’ll learn
- Fire behaviour and theory
- Choose the right fire extinguisher for the situation
- Use an extinguisher correctly on a live fire
- Understand fire hazards and prevention
Who it’s for
- Workplace personnel who may need to use a fire extinguisher
What you’ll cover
- Fire behaviour
- Fire triangle and tetrahedron
- Types of ignition and heat transfer
- Fuel types and classification
- Fire growth and control
- Fire extinguishers and use
- Extinguisher size-up and application techniques
- Safety
Prerequisites
Minimum age 16 · Government-issued photo ID · PPE required (hard hat, flame-resistant coveralls, steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses) · Modest clothing · Physically able to perform course activities
From registration to certification
Theory online at your own pace — skills proven in person. Here’s the whole path:
- 1RegisterPick a date below and reserve your seat — online access follows right away.
- 2Learn onlineWork through the theory on any device, whenever it suits — your personal link arrives in your confirmation email.
- 3Practise in personA short, hands-on session for the skills that can only be done in the room.
- 4Be assessedYour instructor confirms every required skill — no separate written exam.
- ✓CertifiedYour credential is issued — verifiable any time at /verify.
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveAlpha Certificate of Completion
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryBlended · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
No public dates scheduled for this course right now — we run it on request, and we schedule quickly once there is interest.
Common questions
Who is Fire Extinguisher Awareness for?
Workplace personnel who may need to use a fire extinguisher.
How long is Fire Extinguisher Awareness valid for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required.
How is the course delivered?
It's blended: the theory is completed online at your own pace, followed by a short in-person session to practise and be assessed. Less time off work, same certification.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Minimum age 16 · Government-issued photo ID · PPE required (hard hat, flame-resistant coveralls, steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses) · Modest clothing · Physically able to perform course activities
What does Fire Extinguisher Awareness cost?
$199 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.