Silo Fire Awareness
This course is presented through a partnership involving the Ontario Fire College, the PSHSA (formerly Municipal Health and Safety Association), Kemptville College of the University of Guelph, and the Farm Safety Association. Participants learn about types of silos, crops stored in silos, structural hazards, and hazardous chemicals and gases produced in or near silos. Participants examine the characteristics of various types of silos and the dangers common to each. Silo explosions and possible causes are discussed. Student-learners evaluate the effectiveness of various firefighting techniques and are made aware of specific training needs for their departments.