Fire Extinguisher Training

PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility

This nationally recognised Fire Extinguisher Training course provides the skills and knowledge required to prepare for emergency situations, identify and assess small emergencies, safely use initial response equipment and report on a facility’s emergency response.

In addition, participants gain practical experience using real emergency response equipment. As a result, they can build confidence in responding to small workplace emergencies safely and effectively.

Why Choose Our Fire Extinguisher Training?

• Easy online pre-course learning
• Practical face-to-face assessment session
• Competitively priced
• Friendly and experienced trainers
• Newly refurbished training venue
• Real fire extinguisher demonstration, rather than a simulated-only experience
• Relaxed and professional training environment

Furthermore, EMCARE Fire and Warden courses run in a relaxed professional setting, allowing for an enjoyable and interactive training session.

Who Should Attend Fire Extinguisher Training?

This course is suitable for occupants of a facility who may need first attack firefighting skills for small emergencies.

For example, this course may suit:

• Employees
• Contractors
• Students
• Residents
• Fire Wardens
• Office staff
• Warehouse workers
• Manufacturing staff
• Schools and childcare centres
• Healthcare workers
• Retail and hospitality staff

For example, small emergencies may include:

• Small fires that can be controlled using a portable fire extinguisher
• Chemical spills that can be managed using facility PPE and a spill kit
• Vehicle incidents where there is no significant injury or damage

Occupants are people attending a facility on a permanent or temporary basis, such as employees, contractors, students or residents. However, this definition does not include visitors or patients. A facility is a building, structure or workplace that is, or may be, occupied by people.

Therefore, this training is suitable for workplace occupants who may need to respond before emergency services arrive.

Workplace Fire Safety Standards

All aspects of this Fire Extinguisher Training course follow legislative requirements, organisational policies and accepted safe practices.

In addition, the course covers requirements included in Australian Standard AS 3745 and AS 4083 for facilities and occupants.

What You Will Learn

During this Fire Extinguisher Training course, participants will learn how to:

• Apply Work Health and Safety (WHS) / Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
• Communicate with occupants, emergency personnel and stakeholders
• Comply with facility policies and procedures
• Confine emergencies safely
• Give and follow instructions
• Identify and control associated hazards
• Identify and assess an emergency
• Implement facility emergency response procedures
• Prepare for emergency situations
• Report facility emergency response
• Restow initial response equipment
• Use initial response equipment
• Apply risk management processes

Additionally, participants learn when to safely use portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire hose reels and other initial response equipment during workplace emergencies.

They also learn how common workplace fire classes affect the choice of extinguisher or response equipment.

Organisations that also require evacuation procedures should consider our Fire Warden Training course.

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to complete all practical demonstrations. For example, participants must be able to safely confine emergencies using initial response equipment.

Pre-course study: Students may need to complete online pre-course work before attending the face-to-face session, depending on the course delivery mode.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with internet access to complete online or pre-course study.

Refund, Non-Attendance, Deferral and Cancellation Policy

For refund, non-attendance, deferral and cancellation information, please read the Deferral and Cancellation Policy.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

The following unit has the recommended renewal period listed below:

• PUAFER008 – Confine small emergencies in a facility: Not applicable

Assessment Activities

Assessment includes practical tasks, documentation and theory assessment. Additionally, participants must complete all required assessment activities to the appropriate standard.

Performance Tasks

• Prepare for emergency situations
• Manage a small chemical spill
• Put out a small paper or wood fire

Documentation

The student must complete the following documentation:

• Facility emergency plan
• Incident / emergency report

Theory Assessment

The theory assessment includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Students must complete all assessment questions.

Units Delivered

Training and assessment are delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

The following unit will be included on your certificate:

• PUAFER008 – Confine small emergencies in a facility

In most cases, certificates are issued on the same day. However, certificates may also be issued the following day or on a Monday if training is completed on a Friday afternoon.

Course Duration

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons. Therefore, the durations below are the minimum possible amounts.

• Refresher minimum duration: N/A
• Blended minimum duration: N/A
• Face-to-face minimum duration: 180 minutes
• Online with face-to-face assessment: Face-to-face contact time of 30 minutes. This is the option offered on this page.

Attendance Requirements

Please ensure you do not arrive late. Our sessions start strictly on time and, as a result, late arrivals may forfeit fees if rescheduling is not possible.

Training Location

Please attend the address listed on your course invitation.

It will either be:

• Shop 3 / 5 Goddard Street, Rockingham
• Your school or nominated venue, if requested for larger groups

Student Handbook

Before attending your course, please read and review the Student Handbook.

Training and assessment are delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Related Fire and Warden Training Courses

If you would like to build a complete workplace emergency response pathway, you may also be interested in:

• Fire Warden Training (PUAFER005)
• Chief Warden Training (PUAFER006)
• Fire Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training
• Warden, Chief Warden and Fire Extinguisher Training
• First Attack Firefighting Training (CPPFES2005)

Finally, these related courses help strengthen workplace emergency response capability across fire warden, extinguisher and first attack firefighting roles.

Fire Extinguisher Training FAQs

How long does Fire Extinguisher Training take?

The online with face-to-face assessment option includes 30 minutes of face-to-face contact time. However, full face-to-face training has a minimum duration of 180 minutes.

Is PUAFER008 nationally recognised?

Yes. PUAFER008 – Confine small emergencies in a facility is a nationally recognised unit delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Do I use a real fire extinguisher?

Yes. Participants practise using real emergency response equipment rather than relying only on simulated training.

Can this course be delivered onsite?

Yes. For larger groups, training may be delivered at your school, workplace or nominated venue.

When will I receive my certificate?

Certificates are usually issued on the same day. However, they may also be issued the following day or on Monday for Friday afternoon training.