# Extinguisher readiness for home and property

Understand extinguisher labels, everyday readiness checks and when to ask a service provider for help.

- Level: Foundations
- Length: 45 minutes
- Exam questions: 8, pass mark 80%, up to 3 attempts
- Certificate: valid for 12 months

## What you will learn

- Match labels to fire hazards.
- Recognize visible readiness concerns.
- Put evacuation ahead of uncertain extinguisher use.

## Lessons

1. [Read labels and match hazards](https://extinguishers.fyi/academy/extinguisher-readiness-for-home-and-property/read-labels-and-match-hazards.md) (12 minutes)
2. [Check readiness without servicing](https://extinguishers.fyi/academy/extinguisher-readiness-for-home-and-property/check-readiness-without-servicing.md) (12 minutes)
3. [Emergency boundaries and getting help](https://extinguishers.fyi/academy/extinguisher-readiness-for-home-and-property/emergency-boundaries-and-getting-help.md) (12 minutes)

## Questions

### What does the certificate mean?

It is a certificate of completion from extinguishers.fyi, not a licence, accreditation or professional qualification. It does not authorize technical work.

### Are requirements the same everywhere?

No. Check the local fire authority, applicable requirements and the manufacturer instructions for your site and equipment.

Also on the [web page](https://extinguishers.fyi/academy/extinguisher-readiness-for-home-and-property).