The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) contends that “A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives.” Its data shows that cooking is the dominant cause of home fires, accounting for nearly half of all incidents, while heating equipment, electrical distribution, and lighting equipment together make up less than one-third of reported home fires. The purpose of this 30-minute training is to sensitize participants to the potential for fire at home and workplace, as well as to help them to keep small fires small using portable fire extinguishers.

CERT of The Villages provides a 30-minute Fire Extinguisher Training course for interested Villages residents.  This hands-on session introduces participants to the P.A.S.S. method for using portable fire extinguishers and provides practical understanding of:How fires occur (Fire Triangle), classes of fire, and choosing the right strategy to deal with each type of fire.

• How to identify types of portable fire extinguishers and how to operate them.
• How to select your personal fire extinguisher; where to purchase it; and where to place it. 
• How to decide if you should attempt to extinguish a fire; how to approach and extinguish a fire safely.
• How to identify potential fire and utility hazards at home and workplace; how to implement successful fire prevention strategies.