This course was created to prepare an employee to perform the duties of a Fire Watch.  The course is a combination of instructor-led lectures, classroom activities, and hands-on activities. During this course, trainees will be introduced to the role of Fire Watch and will be trained on the tasks commonly associated with that role. The course will address General Industry Standard (§1910.252(a)(2)(iii)), Construction Standard 1926.352(e), and provide a basic understanding of the components of 1910.38 and 1910.39.

Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basics of fire science.
- Identify the different classifications of fire.
- Understand the concepts of vapor density and vapor pressure.
- Identify combustible and flammable materials and be able to explain the difference.
- Understand the methods of extinguishing a fire.
- Explain the differences between the different types of fire extinguishers and the application for each.
- Describe and demonstrate how to use a fire extinguisher.
- Understand extinguishing methods for different classes of fires.
- Understand the limitations of fire extinguishers.
- Describe the role of a Fire Watch.
- Identify when a Fire Watch is required.
- Understand the importance of the Emergency Action Plan, alarm systems, and proper housekeeping in fire protection.
- Understand proper storage of flammable and combustible liquids and gases.

Trainees will demonstrate: 
- the ability to properly classify a fire,
- the proper selection of a fire extinguisher given a fire type,
- the use of a fire extinguisher,
- the proper techniques for extinguishing a fire,
- extinguishing a live fire, and
- demonstrate identifying fire hazards.

Trainees taking this course must wear work pants and closed-toe shoes.

2026 Dates:

Texas City Location:

• January 12, 19, & 26
• February 9 & 23
• March 9 & 23
• April 6 & 20
• May 4 & 18
• June 1, 15, & 29
• July 13 & 27
• August 10 & 24
• September 21
• October 5 & 19
• November 2, 16, & 30
• December 14 & 28