Can Confidence – (Live Fire) Searching for Life & Fire: This class is designed to build confidence in the most neglected tool found on nearly every fire apparatus, the 2½-gallon water extinguisher. The “can” is an extremely effective lifesaving tool that allows a well-trained firefighter, searching ahead of the line, to quickly apply water between fire and victims. This class covers valuable skills on searching and confining fire with the can and closing the interior door to isolate the fire, thus protecting the search. Students will witness the effect of the can on pre-flashover conditions, increasing occupant and firefighter safety. Start the lifesaving extinguishment process by applying what could be the fire’s first interaction with water.

Objectives: Attendees will learn proper filling and pressurization steps, how to build homemade carrying straps and other useful “Can” modifications. The class will also cover valuable skills on carrying and searching with the “Can,” and confining fire with it. Students will cycle through a “force an interior door off its hinges” prop and use this door to hold back live fire and smoke. Finally, attendees will perform live fire attacks with nothing more than a “Can” and witness the effect of the “Can” on pre-flashover conditions.

Requirements: Full NFPA approved Structural PPE and SCBA with cylinder (2 cylinders preferred)

Location: Estero Fire Training Center (Station 45)
18743 Corkscrew Rd.
Estero, FL. 33913

Date/Time: February 17th, 2026, 0900-1800