Bilingual programs available throughout Canada
PyroVirtech Virtual Fire Training Program provides the knowledge and the know how to perform a safe and efficient response in the event of a fire.
As a general session or with small classes of 10 participants, employees are instructed on various extinguishers for effective distances, agent application methods and safety for themselves and their co-workers.
We customize our training program on your work environment and your own emergency response program.
Teaching technique and Quality Control
Following the presentation, a comprehensive quiz is given to verify employees understand the subject. The hands-on training is given immediatly after the presentation to ensure employees are able to perfect the proper technique for extinguishing a fire.
After the end of the course, an instructor’s performance evaluation is requested from each participant. A certificate of attendance (pocket size card format) is issued to every person that attended the course based upon the instructor's assessment.
Fire Extinguisher HANDS-ON Training Program
Level 1: Fire Training Program with Fire Extinguishers - 10 & 20 lb.
Level 2: Fire Training Program with handling wheeled extinguisher unit - 150 / 350 lbs
Theorical subjects covered
- The chemistry and evolution of fire
- The five classes of fire and which extinguishers to use
- The proper safe approach to fire
- Operation and maintenance of fire extinguishers
- Recognition of abnormalities which may hinder extinguisher performance
- Home Fire prevention topics
At the end of the hands-on session, the participant will be able to :
- Identify the type of fire
- Recognize the five classes of fire and which extinguishers to use on each class
- Evaluate fire size and scope in addition to one's ability to extinguish it
- Approach the fire in a safe manner
- Keep a safe distance from the fire
- Proceed to apply the dry chemical agent correctly over 2 or 3 fire simulations
Duration :
LEVEL 1: 1 , 2 or 3 hours (adjusted to management requirements)
LEVEL 2: 4 hours
Number of participants : 8 - 15 persons
Minimum classes : 1/2 day of 2 sessions (8 participants minimum per session)
TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAM
This course is valuable training for any person required to conduct Fire Extinguisher Training sessions with the PYROSOFT® Fire Simulator.
Program content:
- Component description
- Assembling
- PYROSOFT® Computerized program features
- Training Concepts
- Evaluation and validation
- Providing certification
Duration : 2 days
Certification frequency : every 2 years
Number of participants : 6 to 10 persons
Evacuation PROCEDURES Program
The training objective is to ensure all employees take immediate action in the event of a fire and that each person will follow the Company’s Emergency Plan instructions. It could be merged with the Level 1 Fire Extinguisher Course for a full fire prevention program.
A qualified instructor will provide the Emergency Plan presentation.
Various visual aids will be used to explain different directives or instructions proposed for the Company Emergency Plan.
Physical inspection of the premises.
At the end of the session, the participant will be able to :
Be knowledgeable of the emergency equipment and the physical installation of the building.
Recognize the sound of the alarm. Roles and responsibilities of the Evacuation Team MembersFollow evacuation instructions and procedures.
Escort all floor personnel to the designated location
Program content :
What creates a fire and the potential dangers
- How to give the alarm and/or how to recognize it
- What is an effective evacuation? Under what conditions?
- What are the different stages of an evacuation ?
- Company’s Evacuation Plan
- Evacuation routes
- The assembly point
- Physical inspection of the building
Duration : 90 minutes
Location : In your own facility
Number of participants : 10 - 20 persons
Minimal sessions : 1/2 day of 2 sessions (20 persons)
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