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.

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
04/10/2024 04/10/2024 Liberty Co. 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m. FFAT24308 Register
04/11/2024 04/11/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAA24200 Register
04/12/2024 04/12/2024 Tifton Fire Department 12:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m. FFAT24213 Register
04/16/2024 04/16/2024 Calhoun Fire Department 02:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. FFAT24354 Register
04/20/2024 04/20/2024 Cairo Fire Department 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAT24435 Register
08/30/2024 08/30/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
12/19/2024 12/19/2024 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
02/28/2025 02/28/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
04/01/2025 04/01/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
09/03/2025 09/03/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
10/29/2025 10/29/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon