Fire Extinguisher Live Fire is a hands-on class from CPR1 where every participant puts out a real fire. It combines a short classroom session on fire classes and prevention with outdoor practice using the P.A.S.S. technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep). It is built for employers who must give annual extinguisher training under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157. CPR1 lists the session at about 1.5 hours. Price at CPR1: $550 for up to 10 people, $700 for up to 25 (price checked 19 October 2026).
Where to book
These classes are run by CPR1, the training company behind AED Leader and Response Ready. Book the group size you need on the CPR1 course page. Prices checked 19 October 2026, all sizes available.
| Group size | Price | Per person | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 people | $550 | $55.00 | Book at CPR1 |
| Up to 12 people | $585 | $48.75 | Book at CPR1 |
| Up to 15 people | $610 | $40.67 | Book at CPR1 |
| Up to 20 people | $660 | $33.00 | Book at CPR1 |
| Up to 25 people | $700 | $28.00 | Book at CPR1 |
Description
What fire extinguisher training covers
The course has two parts. The classroom part covers fire classifications (A, B, C, D and K), common hazards, fire prevention and the different extinguisher types. The outdoor part is the live fire: participants practise the P.A.S.S. technique on real fires. The CPR1 page says every participant extinguishes live fires of varying types and intensities, so this is not a demonstration you watch from a distance.
Fire extinguisher training for employees under OSHA
The course complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, which requires annual training for employees who are expected to use portable fire extinguishers. The CPR1 pages add that it meets NFPA requirements as well. The class suits businesses, government agencies, schools and any organisation that keeps extinguishers on site and expects staff to use them on a small fire.
How long it takes and who delivers it
CPR1 list the session at approximately 1.5 hours. The listing does not give a duration, which is a gap to fix. Instructors are CPR1 certified trainers, many with fire and EMS backgrounds, and the course is available in all 50 states.
Standalone or add-on
This is one of the two CPR1 courses that can be booked on its own (the other is CPR/AED). It is also commonly added to a CPR/AED & First Aid day, and the Stop the Bleed and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens classes are designed to be added to it.
Certification
The CPR1 page says each participant receives a one-year digital certification issued through CPR1; the CPR1 page says the certification is issued by CPR1. The listing does not mention a certificate. A one-year term matches the annual training rule in the OSHA standard.
Live fire extinguisher training cost in 2026
At CPR1 the course is $550 for up to 10 people, $585 for 12, $610 for 15, $660 for 20 and $700 for 25 (checked 19 October 2026). CPR1 shows the same prices. The price steps are smaller than for the CPR courses, so larger groups get a lower price per person: about $55 per person at 10 and $28 per person at 25.
Things to arrange before the class
The live fire part happens outside. None of the three pages lists site requirements, so ask CPR1 what outdoor space, permissions or notice your location needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does this course meet OSHA fire extinguisher training requirements?
The course complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, which requires annual hands-on training for employees expected to use extinguishers. The CPR1 pages say it also meets NFPA requirements. Book it yearly to keep the whole team within the rule.
Do participants really put out a live fire?
Yes. The listing describes live fire demonstrations with the P.A.S.S. technique, and the CPR1 page says every participant practises extinguishing live fires of varying types and intensities. The classroom part covers fire classes A, B, C, D and K before anyone handles an extinguisher.
How long is the fire extinguisher class?
The CPR1 pages list the course at approximately 1.5 hours, split between classroom instruction and outdoor hands-on practice. The listing does not state a duration. Confirm the schedule with CPR1 when booking, especially if you are combining it with a CPR course.
How much does live fire extinguisher training cost?
At CPR1 the class is $550 for up to 10 people and $700 for up to 25, with tiers at 12, 15 and 20 in between (checked 19 October 2026). CPR1 lists the same prices. Groups over 25 should contact the store for a quote.
Prices checked 19 October 2026 at CPR1. Prices and stock change; the store page shows the current figure.