Pressurized Container Fire Control

Course Hours: 8.0 Hours

Course Description

This course is designed for firefighters and officers who may be called upon to handle emergencies involving pressurized containers. This course presents lifesaving information about fires involving pressurized containers, and how to control or when not to control these fires. Topics include tactics, behavior of pressurized containers exposed to fire, physical properties of common substances stored under pressure and control of LP gas fires. Especially useful are the practical exercises involving LP gas fires in simulated pressure containers or piping.

Prerequisites

Persons accepted in this course must be a member of a compliant fire department and fit the requirement defined in O.C.G.A. Title 25-4-2 (6).   

Special Notes

Students must provide positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full structural firefighter protective clothing to include boots, coat, pants, gloves, helmet and hood. All clothing and equipment must be in good condition and meet applicable NFPA standards. No shorts or sleeveless shirts may be worn.

Name Start Date End Date Location Time Course Number Status
Pressurized Container Fire Control 11/12/2025 11/12/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAA25907 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 11/15/2025 11/15/2025 Cedar Creek FD 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAT25333 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 12/06/2025 12/06/2025 Summerville Fire Department - Headquarters 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAT251157 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 01/27/2026 01/27/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAA26029 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 04/07/2026 04/07/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Pressurized Container Fire Control 09/08/2026 09/08/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Pressurized Container Fire Control 11/30/2026 11/30/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Pressurized Container Fire Control 02/02/2027 02/02/2027 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Pressurized Container Fire Control 04/06/2027 04/06/2027 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Pressurized Container Fire Control 09/28/2027 09/28/2027 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Pressurized Container Fire Control 12/07/2027 12/07/2027 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon