About the course
What this course covers.
A small fire becomes a large fire in under a minute. The worker who knows how to read the fire, pick the right extinguisher, and use it correctly can stop it; the worker who guesses can make it worse or get hurt. This course gives a worker that knowledge before a fire ever starts.
The course explains how fire actually works - the fire triangle and tetrahedron, the states of fuel, types of heat, and the role of oxygen - then covers the fire classifications and what they mean. It works through fire extinguisher ratings and classifications, the extinguishing agents, the types of extinguisher, and how to inspect one, and finishes with the basic firefighting procedures for controlling a small fire.
Companies use Firefighting and Fire Extinguisher Safety to train workers across a site, to support their fire safety and emergency response plans, and to give a documented training record.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
How fire works
How fires burn, the fire triangle and tetrahedron, the physical states of fuel, the types of heat, and the role of oxygen in a fire.
Fire classifications
The classes of fire and what each one means for how the fire can safely be fought.
Fire extinguishers
Fire extinguisher ratings and classifications, the extinguishing agents, the types of extinguisher, and how to inspect one.
Fighting a small fire
The basic firefighting procedures and how to control a small fire safely, including when to fight and when to get out.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
Every worker on our site does this now. Knowing the fire classes and which extinguisher to grab is the difference between stopping a fire and spreading it.
Glenda M.
Safety Coordinator
The extinguisher inspection section made our monthly checks consistent. Clear and practical.
Ravi P.
Facility Supervisor
I never knew there were classes of fire or that the wrong extinguisher could make things worse. Genuinely useful course.
Joel T.
Worker
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Workers on any site who may need to fight a small fire
- Workers responsible for fire extinguishers and monthly checks
- Emergency response and fire warden team members
- New workers as part of site orientation
- Companies supporting a fire safety and emergency response program
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain how a fire burns and what keeps it going
- Identify the classes of fire and what each one means
- Match the right fire extinguisher and agent to a fire
- Inspect a fire extinguisher and confirm it is ready to use
- Apply the basic procedures for controlling a small fire safely
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $79.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$399.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$359.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$319.96
A corporate account saves you
$79.99
on 5 seats of Firefighting & Fire Extinguisher Safety
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Testing runs throughout the course and a mark of 80 percent earns the certificate; the course can be repeated twice if the pass mark is not met on the first attempt. On completion the worker downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 90 minutes of content
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Supplemental print materials to reference during and after the course
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with two retakes included
Why it matters for compliance
Fire codes and occupational health and safety legislation require that workers are trained in fire safety and the use of fire extinguishers. Firefighting and Fire Extinguisher Safety provides the documented training record a COR auditor looks for and supports a workplace emergency response plan.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Firefighting and Fire Extinguisher Safety course cost?
- The course is 79.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 90 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so a worker can complete it in one sitting or across a couple of shorter sessions without losing their place.
Does the certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the worker retakes the course to stay current.
Does this course certify me to fight any fire?
- The course covers fighting a small fire with a portable extinguisher, including the judgement of when to fight and when to evacuate. Structural firefighting is a separate discipline handled by trained fire crews.
Does it cover fire extinguisher inspection?
- Yes. The course covers fire extinguisher ratings, the types of extinguisher, and how to inspect one, so a worker can both use an extinguisher and confirm it is ready before a fire happens.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.