Our Fire Extinguisher Training course consists of three parts. 

1. Theory Video & Quiz.  This covers the types of fires and extinguishers, plus the RACE and PASS methods.  We use a video for consistency, but the instructor is a certified extinguisher technician, and can handle any questions that come up. After watching the video and taking the quiz the instructor will review the material with the class as needed and students can re-take the quiz as many times as necessary.
2. Training Prop. Students use a realistic training prop to demonstrate competency in the PASS method.
3. VR Simulation. Students use a VR headset to practice with different types of extinguishers on different types of fires in different environments. 

Students are considered to have completed the course requirements when they have scored a minimum of 75% on the quiz, correctly demonstrated the PASS method with the training prop, and successfully extinguished at least one fire in VR. The employer may set more stringent criteria if they desire. A digital certificate is issued for each successful student.

 

3 hours of instructor time is allocated for on-site courses, though classes of 10 are usually done in 90 minutes.  Students may leave once they have successfully extinguished at least one VR fire, however if things run smoothly then more that half that time should be available for students to try a variety of fire types and environments, and we encourage students to take advantage of the full time allocated to run multiple simulations.

 

For on-site training it is recommended to have at least a 15' x 15' clear "play area" available for the VR simulator practice, and larger classes should have multiple areas available targeting 10 students per group.  A seating area for the theory video and quiz, and students waiting to use the simulator, is not necessary but usually appreciated by the students.  The quiz is completed on a smartphone using a QR code link provided by the instructor, while the instructor will have a couple of spare phones available it is recommended that all students have their own.