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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 / Resources

Resources and next steps

Where to go after Fire Watch: the next steps in order, then every link from the lessons with what it's for. Links open the official site in a new tab.

Next steps, in order

  1. Save your certificate

    Type your name and download the PDF.

    Go to the quiz

  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

All resources

See every course's links on the Resources page