Learn how to use a fire extinguisher correctly and safely. This course explains the different extinguisher types, which fires each one tackles, and the step-by-step PASS technique — all in line with Irish fire-safety guidance.
Available after successful completion
Professionally recognised
Irish safety standards
Irish national standards
Every safety course is available in 20 languages — train in the language you're most comfortable in, and get the same instant certificate.
4 modules covering everything you need to complete your Fire Extinguisher Training training and meet Irish HSA requirements.
The fire triangle, classes of fire (A–F), and how fires grow and spread in a workplace setting.
Water, foam, CO₂, dry powder and wet chemical extinguishers — colour coding and the fires each is designed for.
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep — safe positioning, escape route awareness and effective use.
Risk assessment in the moment, raising the alarm, and the rule: if in doubt, get out and stay out.
From enrolment to certification in approximately 30 minutes
Create your free account and complete the secure checkout. You'll have instant access to begin training.
Work through 4 modules at your own pace. Take the online assessment when you're ready. Unlimited attempts included.
Record a short 1-minute video demonstrating correct lifting technique. Upload it and receive your certificate immediately.
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Very good, very easy to use, I learned a lot. The course was clear and well laid out. Certificate arrived immediately after uploading my video.
Needed the cert urgently for a new job. Did the course in 25 minutes, uploaded my video, had the certificate within the hour. Highly recommend.
Bought for our 45 construction workers. The admin panel makes tracking effortless. Saved us over €2,000 compared to sending everyone to classroom training.
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