Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use Course 2026

This course is for security guards and site staff who need to spot fire hazards and use a portable fire extinguisher safely. It covers the fire triangle, fire prevention on patrol, fire classes, extinguisher types, the PASS method and monthly checks.

  • Kurs
  • Kanada
  • Pytania: 25
  • Sprawdzono 11 października 2026

W skrócie

Ten bezpłatny kurs obejmuje około 30 minut lekcji i test z 25 pytaniami. Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać zaświadczenie o ukończeniu (prywatne, nieakredytowane). Sprawdzono z oficjalnymi źródłami 11 października 2026.

Zacznij od lekcjiFire Safety and Extinguisher Use Course: Lessons: ok. 30 min czytania. Każde pytanie testowe jest omówione w lekcjach.

Czego się nauczysz

  • Explain the fire triangle and how extinguishers stop a fire
  • Spot and report common fire hazards on patrol
  • Match fire classes A, B, C, D and K to the right extinguisher
  • Use an extinguisher with the PASS method
  • Decide when to fight a fire and when to leave
  • Do a basic monthly extinguisher check

Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać certyfikat.

  1. Pytanie 1 z 25

    Which three things must come together for a fire to start?
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    Odpowiedź: D. Fuel, heat and oxygen

    A fire needs fuel, oxygen and heat at the same time. This is often drawn as the fire triangle.

  2. Pytanie 2 z 25

    How does removing one side of the fire triangle help?
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    Odpowiedź: D. Without fuel, heat or oxygen, the fire cannot keep burning

    Every way of putting out a fire works by taking away fuel, heat or oxygen.

  3. Pytanie 3 z 25

    A water extinguisher puts out a fire mainly by doing what?
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    Odpowiedź: A. Cooling the burning material

    Water cools burning material below the point where it can keep burning.

  4. Pytanie 4 z 25

    A carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher works mainly by doing what?
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    Odpowiedź: D. Smothering the fire by pushing away the oxygen

    CO2 displaces the oxygen around the fire, which smothers it.

  5. Pytanie 5 z 25

    Which class of fire involves ordinary materials like paper, wood, cloth and many plastics?
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    Odpowiedź: D. Class A

    Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth, rubber and plastics.

  6. Pytanie 6 z 25

    A fire in spilled gasoline or paint thinner is which class?
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    Odpowiedź: A. Class B

    Class B fires involve flammable liquids, gases, oils, paints and lacquers.

  7. Pytanie 7 z 25

    A fire in a plugged-in computer or an electrical panel is which class?
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    Odpowiedź: C. Class C

    Class C fires involve energized (live) electrical equipment.

  8. Pytanie 8 z 25

    Which class of fire involves burning metals such as magnesium or sodium?
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    Odpowiedź: B. Class D

    Class D fires involve combustible metals like magnesium, titanium, sodium and potassium. They need special extinguishing agents.

  9. Pytanie 9 z 25

    A deep fryer in a restaurant kitchen catches fire. Which class is it?
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    Odpowiedź: C. Class K

    Class K fires involve cooking oils and fats in cooking appliances.

  10. Pytanie 10 z 25

    Why must you NOT use a water extinguisher on an electrical fire?
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    Odpowiedź: D. Water conducts electricity, so you could be shocked

    Water extinguishers are only for Class A fires. They must not be used on electrical, flammable liquid or cooking oil fires.

  11. Pytanie 11 z 25

    Which extinguisher type is the right one for a Class K kitchen fire?
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    Odpowiedź: B. Wet chemical

    Wet chemical extinguishers are made for cooking oil fires and help prevent re-ignition.

  12. Pytanie 12 z 25

    An extinguisher labelled for Classes A, B and C is usually which type?
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    Odpowiedź: B. Multi-purpose dry chemical

    Dry chemical extinguishers cover Class B and C fires, and some types also cover Class A.

  13. Pytanie 13 z 25

    What is a drawback of using a dry chemical extinguisher in a server room?
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    Odpowiedź: C. It leaves a residue that can damage electrical equipment

    Dry chemical agents leave a powder residue that can harm sensitive electrical equipment.

  14. Pytanie 14 z 25

    Why should you take care when using a CO2 extinguisher in a small, closed room?
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    Odpowiedź: D. CO2 pushes away oxygen, which can make it hard for you to breathe

    Because CO2 displaces oxygen, using it in a confined space needs proper respiratory protection.

  15. Pytanie 15 z 25

    What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
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    Odpowiedź: B. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS reminds you to pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep side to side.

  16. Pytanie 16 z 25

    When you use an extinguisher, where should you be standing?
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    Odpowiedź: A. Between the fire and your escape route

    Always keep your way out behind you so you can leave if the fire grows.

  17. Pytanie 17 z 25

    How should you sweep the spray on a fire spreading across the floor?
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    Odpowiedź: C. From the edges inward

    Sweep floor fires from the edges in, so you push the fire back on itself instead of spreading it.

  18. Pytanie 18 z 25

    The fire seems to be out after you used the extinguisher. What should you do?
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    Odpowiedź: B. Keep watching it, because it may reignite

    Never walk away from a fire that seems to be out. Hot material can flare up again.

  19. Pytanie 19 z 25

    In which situation should you NOT try to fight a fire?
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    Odpowiedź: C. The fire is spreading beyond where it started

    Do not fight a fire that is spreading, or if you do not know what is burning or how to use the extinguisher.

  20. Pytanie 20 z 25

    You cannot put out a fire safely. What should you do?
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    Odpowiedź: A. Pull the fire alarm, evacuate and call the fire department

    If you cannot safely put out the fire, raise the alarm, get out and call the fire department.

  21. Pytanie 21 z 25

    How often should portable fire extinguishers be visually inspected?
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    Odpowiedź: A. Monthly

    CCOHS advises a visual inspection of portable fire extinguishers every month.

  22. Pytanie 22 z 25

    How often should portable fire extinguishers be serviced?
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    Odpowiedź: C. At least once a year, or sooner if the monthly check finds a problem

    Extinguishers should be serviced at least yearly, or whenever an inspection shows servicing is needed.

  23. Pytanie 23 z 25

    On patrol, you find an extinguisher with a badly rusted, pitted cylinder. What should happen?
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    Odpowiedź: B. Report it so it can be taken out of service and replaced

    Corrosion that causes pitting is a reason to remove an extinguisher from service.

  24. Pytanie 24 z 25

    Which is a good way to store flammable liquids at a site?
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    Odpowiedź: A. In a cool, well-ventilated place using proper flammable storage equipment

    Store flammables in a cool, ventilated place in proper storage equipment, avoid large amounts, and avoid basements.

  25. Pytanie 25 z 25

    Which patrol finding is a fire hazard you should report?
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    Odpowiedź: B. Cardboard boxes piled against a furnace room heater

    Combustibles near heat sources can start fires. Report and, if allowed, correct poor housekeeping.

Co warto wiedzieć przed egzaminem

  • A fire needs fuel, oxygen and heat at the same time.
  • Class A is ordinary combustibles, B is flammable liquids and gases, C is live electrical equipment, D is metals and K is cooking oils.
  • Never use a water extinguisher on electrical, flammable liquid or cooking oil fires.
  • PASS means Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Keep your escape route behind you.
  • Portable extinguishers should be visually inspected monthly and serviced at least once a year.

Najczęściej zadawane pytania

Should a security guard always try to put out a fire?

No. Only fight a small fire if you are trained, know what is burning, have the right extinguisher and your exit is behind you. Otherwise pull the alarm, leave and call 911.

Which extinguisher is used most often in offices?

Many buildings use multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers marked for Class A, B and C fires. Always read the label on the one in front of you.

How do I check an extinguisher on patrol?

Look that it is in place and not blocked, the pin and seal are in place, the gauge reads in the operating range, there is no damage or rust, and the tag is up to date.

Why can't I use water on an electrical fire?

Water conducts electricity, so you could be shocked. Use an extinguisher marked for Class C fires.

Czy zaświadczenie jest akredytowane lub oficjalnie uznawane?

Nie. To prywatne zaświadczenie o ukończeniu, wyłącznie dla Twojej wiedzy. Nie jest uznawane, akredytowane ani zatwierdzone przez żaden rząd, organ licencyjny, regulatora ani instytucję edukacyjną i nie zastępuje żadnej licencji, certyfikacji ani szkolenia wymaganych przez prawo.

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