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.
Start with the online portion
The online portion runs on our own training platform, at your own pace, on any device. Every screen has a check you answer before it moves on, so by the time you arrive for the in-person day the theory is done and verified.
Your link and sign-in arrive in your registration confirmation email. Reserve your seat below and you can start right away.
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, then one day in person. Here’s the whole path:
- 1RegisterPick a date below and reserve your seat. Your sign-in and course link follow by email.
- 2Learn onlineWork through the theory on any device, whenever it suits. Every screen has a check you answer before it moves on, and the course must be complete before your in-person day.
- 3Written test in personOn the day, after your photo ID is checked, you write a closed-book test before the practical begins. Anything missed is gone over with you before you continue.
- 4Practical assessmentA hands-on scenario run by your instructor, who observes the skills that can only be shown in the room and records the result.
- ✓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 date is scheduled right now. Join the waitlist below.
Common questions
Who is fire extinguisher training for?
Workplace personnel who may need to use a fire extinguisher.
How long is fire extinguisher training good for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required. Check your own dates →
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 fire extinguisher training be done online?
Partly. You complete the theory online at your own pace, then practise and are assessed in person.
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
How much does fire extinguisher training cost?
$199 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.