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CPR & AED Awareness

Hands-only CPR, using an AED, and what to do when someone is choking. The basics in about 30 minutes.

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Fire Watch / Quiz

Quiz

15 questions, drawn at random from a larger set. Score 80% or better to download your free certificate of completion. If you don't pass, you'll see which lessons to review, and you can retake it.

Course complete

You passed! Here's what to do next

  1. Save your certificate

    Type your name and download the PDF.

  2. Read the OSHA hot work rule

    The federal standard behind most hot work fire watches, including the 35-foot rule and the 30-minute watch.

    OSHA 1910.252

  3. Check your local fire code

    Read NFPA 1, 25 and 51B free online, then confirm the edition and thresholds your fire marshal has adopted.

    NFPA codes and standards

  4. Know your extinguisher

    A fire watch uses an extinguisher only on a small, just-starting fire. Learn the PASS method and the limits.

    USFA: Fire extinguishers

  5. Learn emergency response

    Our CPR and Bleeding Control courses cover what to do for a medical emergency on your watch.

    Start CPR & AED AwarenessStart Bleeding Control Basics

  6. Sharpen your awareness

    Our Situational Awareness course covers noticing what's out of place and reporting it.

    Start Situational Awareness

You can come back to these any time on the Resources page.