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MERRAG - CERT Unit 2: Fire Safety /Fire Extinguisher training
Montecito Fire Headquarters - 10:00am

In this unit you will get HANDS ON practice using fire extinguishers and you will also learn:

Fire Chemistry:
How fire occurs, classes of fire, and choosing the correct means to extinguish each type of fire.

Fire Hazards:
Potential fire hazards in the home and workplace, and fire prevention strategies.

Fire Safety:
How to evaluate fires, assess firefighting resources, and determine a course of action.

Portable Fire Extinguishers:
Types of portable fire extinguishers and how to operate them.

Fire Suppression Safety:
How to decide if you should attempt to extinguish a fire; how to approach and extinguish a fire safely.

Teamwork:
The importance of working with a buddy.

Hazardous Materials:
How to identify potentially dangerous materials in storage or in transit.