Course Details

Servicing and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers

Overview

  • Course Date:

    5 Aug 2026 to 19 Aug 2026

  • Registration Period:

    11 Jun 2026 to 15 Jul 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    16 Hours

  • Mode of Training:

    Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)

What You Will Learn

This course equips you with the skills to inspect, maintain, and recharge fire extinguishers, which are required for a fire extinguisher servicing workshop in order to be registered and recognised by TÜV SÜD as an approved workshop.

By end of this course, you will be able to:
  1. Describe the requirements under SS EN3 Specification.
  2. Understand the requirements under SS578 Use and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers Including:
           - Selection & Distribution of Fire Extinguisher
           - Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Extinguisher
           - Recharging & Hydrostatic tests for Fire Extinguisher
       3. Demonstrate the correct handling of different types of fire extinguishers.

Topics to be covered
  • Introduction to Fire Extinguishers (Types of Fire Extinguishers)
  • Requirements of SS EN3 Specification for Fire Extinguishers
  • Requirements under SS578 Use and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers: Selection & Distribution of Fire Extinguishers
  • Requirements under SS578 Use and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers: Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
  • Requirements under SS578 Use and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers: Recharging & Hydrostatic test for Fire Extinguishers
  • Practical Training on Portable Fire Extinguishers