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 10/10/2026 10/10/2026 Toccoa Fire Dept 01:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. FFAF261021 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 10/17/2026 10/17/2026 Crawford County Volunteer Fire Department 12:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. FFAF26780 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 10/20/2026 10/27/2026 Jackson County Fire Training Center
The classroom portion of this class will be held on October 20th from 6-10 pm. The practical exercises will be held on October 27th from 6- 10 pm. This is to accommodate the volunteer personnel attending the class.
FFAF261060 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 10/27/2026 10/27/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAA26151 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 11/10/2026 11/10/2026 Barrow County Fire Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAF261051 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 11/14/2026 11/14/2026 Hazlehurst - Jeff Davis County Fire And Rescue - Headquarters 01:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. FFAF26929 Register
Pressurized Container Fire Control 11/30/2026 11/30/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. FFAA26950 Register
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