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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2025 | 04/26/2025 | Sumter County Fire | 01:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. | FFAT25381 | Register |
| 05/03/2025 | 05/03/2025 | Colquitt Co. VFD | 01:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. | FFAT25492 | Register |
| 05/10/2025 | 05/10/2025 | Blackshear Fire Department - Headquarters | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAT25524 | Register |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 09/13/2025 | 09/13/2025 | Lakeland/Lanier Co. | 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. | TBA | Register |
| 10/04/2025 | 10/04/2025 | Baxley Fire Department | 01:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. | TBA | Register |
| 10/29/2025 | 10/29/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 11/15/2025 | 11/15/2025 | Cedar Creek FD | 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Register |
| 01/27/2026 | 01/27/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 04/07/2026 | 04/07/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 09/08/2026 | 09/08/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 11/30/2026 | 11/30/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |