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.