All sessions will occur on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2:00 PM. Please use the Register button to sign up for one of the listed sessions or to request another training time. This is specific to individuals working with Combustibles metals at the University of Pittsburgh.
Register for Fire Extinguisher Training
| Class of Fire | Description of Fuel |
|---|---|
| Class A Fires | Fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics. |
| Class B Fires | Fires in flammable liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, tars, oils, oil-based paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols, and flammable gases. |
| Class C Fires | Fires that involve energized electrical equipment. |
| Class D Fires | Fires in combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and potassium. |
| Class K Fires | Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats). |
Questions regarding training can be directed to Kevin Caruso at kmc221@pitt.edu.
General Safety videos are available on the Fire Safety Page under Fire Safety Training (Pitt Login Required).