Course Overview
This course is designed for those interested in portable fire extinguisher maintenance. Students will learn the BC Fire Code requirements regarding inspection/ test/and recharge procedures. After successfully completing the course, students can apply to ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC) to receive certification. Certification requires 3 months documented experience. For further information on registration please contact the ASTTBC Registrations Department at registrations@asttbc.org or refer to their website at: asttbc.org/
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$351.39
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the four sides involved in fire chemistry.
- Identify the class of fire by type.
- Identify types of extinguishers and their operation.
- Select fire extinguishers for the applicable hazard.
- Describe the process of inspection as per applicable codes.
- Describe the relevance of, and the process of becoming ASTTBC certified for a fire protection technician.
- Describe how to perform annual maintenance.
- Identify hydrostatic testing code requirements
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Fire Extinguisher Service Technician (OCHS 1410) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of OCHS 1410 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 59191
Dates
Jun 24 - Jul 08 Loading
- CRN 59191
- $351.39 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 - Jul 08 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is completely online. Expect to spend 12-14 hours working through the course and completing the three online course exams at your own pace. Students must buy the course text from the BCIT Bookstore. www.bcit.ca/bookstore/services/ Book: NFPA 10 2018 - Standard For Portable Fire Extinguishers, ISBN: 9781455916597, Edition: 18 To register by phone, call Student Information & Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610 (press 2 – ‘Flexible Learning Registration'). For further information, contact Kathy White, OH&S Program Assistant at 604-432-8456 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8456 or Kathy_White@bcit.ca. For Flexible Learning Sponsorship Information please refer to the following link: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship Please note that students must register themselves and have their employer email the sponsorship paperwork with 24 hours of registration to sponsorship@bcit.ca or they risk being dropped for non-payment. ***** NOTE: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for certification with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC) - details will be provided by the instructor in the course. For further information on registration please contact the ASTTBC Registrations Department at registrations@asttbc.org or refer to their website at: asttbc.org/
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Status
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CRN 51225
Dates
May 04 - May 15 Loading
- CRN 51225
- $351.39 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 04 - May 15 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is completely online. Expect to spend 12-14 hours working through the course and completing the three online course exams at your own pace. Students must buy the course text from the BCIT Bookstore. www.bcit.ca/bookstore/services/ Book: NFPA 10 2018 - Standard For Portable Fire Extinguishers, ISBN: 9781455916597, Edition: 18 To register by phone, call Student Information & Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610 (press 2 – ‘Flexible Learning Registration'). For further information, contact Kathy White, OH&S Program Assistant at 604-432-8456 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8456 or Kathy_White@bcit.ca. For Flexible Learning Sponsorship Information please refer to the following link: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship Please note that students must register themselves and have their employer email the sponsorship paperwork with 24 hours of registration to sponsorship@bcit.ca or they risk being dropped for non-payment. ***** NOTE: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for certification with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC) - details will be provided by the instructor in the course. For further information on registration please contact the ASTTBC Registrations Department at registrations@asttbc.org or refer to their website at: asttbc.org/
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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