Everything you thought you knew about fire extinguishers, and then some . . .OMFPOA/OAFE Workshop

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5 April 2023 9:30 AM – 1030 Am

During this OMFPOA/OAFE Workshop with NFPA, Laura King will be speaking to us about “Everything you thought you knew about fire extinguishers, and then some . . .”

Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, has been around since 1918. A lot has changed in the last century or so!

Join NFPA regional director Laura King for a comprehensive review of the standard, recent changes, extinguisher resources, and some great tips and tricks for accessing NFPA information on all your devices – whether you’re at your desk or in the field!