Servicing & Maintenance of Portable Extinguishers

Pre-requisites

No prior experience is required to undertake the Servicing and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers course.

All delegates taking the fire extinguisher exam will be required to show accepted photo ID to the BAFE invigilator as part of the signing in process.

Aims

This 4-day course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to service and maintain portable fire extinguishers. In addition to this, delegates will gain knowledge regarding the technicalities of portable fire extinguishers.

• The theory of fire and extinguishing
• Selection and positioning of the right fire extinguisher
• Classes of fire
• Definitions of a portable extinguisher
• Fire ratings and flammable materials
• Provision and siting of extinguishers
• Inspection periods
• Certification
• Extinguishing agents
• Maintenance requirements
• Carrying out a service: delegates will be expected to complete an inspection and service a range of extinguishers

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Delegates with a 75% or above pass rate for both theory and practical exams will be issued with a BAFE certificate.

A refresher course is required every three years to maintain knowledge and certification.