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 | 09/03/2025 | 09/03/2025 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAA25719 | Waiting List |
| Pressurized Container Fire Control | 09/13/2025 | 09/13/2025 | Lakeland/Lanier Co. | 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. | FFAT25985 | Register |
| Pressurized Container Fire Control | 10/04/2025 | 10/04/2025 | Baxley Fire Department | 01:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. | FFAT25374 | Register |
| Pressurized Container Fire Control | 11/08/2025 | 11/08/2025 | Randolph County FR | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAF25974 | Register |
| Pressurized Container Fire Control | 11/08/2025 | 11/08/2025 | Eastman Fire Department - Headquarters | 01:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. | FFAT25980 | Register |
| 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 | 01/27/2026 | 01/27/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| 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 |