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Overview

Are you interested in learning how to inspect, test and perform maintenance on portable fire extinguishers? In this course, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of portable fire extinguishers used in fire systems, including:

  • Fire suppression basics
  • Codes and standards
  • Classification, selection, application and distribution
  • Inspection
  • Maintenance
  • Recharging
  • Re-qualification

As per Alberta Fire Code 2023, only qualified persons shall install, test or perform maintenance on portable extinguishers. Persons are considered qualified when they have acquired an approved certificate of training from a public post-secondary educational institution and own or are employed by a certified fire extinguisher shop.

Note: This course is delivered at Sprouse Fire & Safety. #38, 5329 72 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 2E1.

Upcoming dates

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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.

After you've completed this course

Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.

Costs

Textbook and reading list

You are required to bring your own current copies of the following: 

A course manual will be provided during class.

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Financial support

Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant. 

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Contact us

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.

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