HECS FIRE can provide Fire Training including Accredited and Non-accredited Fire Extinguisher Training.

Accredited Fire Extinguisher Training is designed for personnel occupying premises equipped with Fire-Fighting Equipment such as Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets and Fire Hose Reels.

The aims of Accredited Fire Extinguisher Training include to prepare participants to have knowledge and confidence in fire emergency response, be able to identify on-site Fire Extinguisher types, operate portable Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets and Fire Hose Reels effectively and safely, identify fire hazards in the workplace, improve housekeeping techniques to reduce the risk of fire as well as employ safe working practices.

Information including describing the principles and components of combustion, the colour coding of Fire Extinguishers, the properties of extinguishants, extinguishant /fire compatibility and hands-on use of Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets and Fire Hose Reels is included within the training.

Non-accredited Fire Extinguisher Training is designed for personnel occupying premises equipped with Fire-Fighting Equipment such as Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets and Fire Hose Reels.

Information including on what fire is will be described; its elements and characteristics. This includes the Fire Tetrahedron, combustion, the classes of fire and methods of extinguishment, the types of fire extinguishers and colour coding, Fire Fighting Agents (Foam, Water, Dry Chemical Powder, Carbon Dioxide and Wet Chemical), Fire Hose Reels, and Fire Blankets, the method of operation of portable Fire-Fighting Equipment, the ability to identify fire hazards in the workplace, preparing for workplace fire, housekeeping techniques to reduce the risk of fire, first attack fire response procedures, safe working practices and a written and practical assessment are elements all part of the training.