Sam Completes his FIA Fire Extinguisher Training

We’re very proud to be able to announce that our own Sam Bridgland has recently completed his FIA Fire Extinguisher Training and passed.

The training consisted of two parts - a written examination and a practical examination, with the written portion having to be completed before the practical could be finished. The content of the course Sam undertook included a wide variety of topics, which were:

• The theory of fire and extinguishing

• Selection and positioning of the right fire extinguisher

• Classes of fire

• Definitions of a portable extinguisher

• Fire ratings and flammable materials

• Provision and siting of extinguishers

• Inspection periods

• Certification

• Extinguishing agents

• Maintenance requirements

• Carrying out a service: delegates will be expected to complete an inspection and service a range of extinguishers

As you can see, it’s quite the exhaustive list but Sam managed it after 4 days of intensive training, which left him feeling mentally drained at the end of it. We’re incredibly proud of his achievement.