fire extinquishing drill

The staff unit for employee protection and health provides a fire extinguishing drill for employees of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna. It aims to convey the safe handling of different kinds of fire extinguishers through a theoretical and practical introduction.

The extinguishing exercises are organized and accompanied by Mr. Ing. Michael Pongracz and Mr. Moritz Ludwig.


Theoretical instruction:

- Correct Handling of fire extinguishers
- Briefing on fire extinguisher types
- fire safety

Practical instruction:

- Handling and function of fire extinguishers
- Use of fire extinguisher on fire simulator

The fire extinguishing drill takes place on the University ground for groups with a maximum of 6 people at

(Duration: 40 min.)

Further details on available time slots and registration can be found here.

Application fire extinguishers

This is the right way to do it:

1. remove fuse
2. press impact button or operating handle
3. direct extinguishing jet at source of fire (attack fire in wind direction)

Application of fire extinguisher

Extinguishing agent fire classes

In case you get nervous in an emergency: The extinguishers themselves also clearly explain how to use them.