The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under 29 CFR 1910.157, requires that anyone who may be expected to use a fire extinguisher in the workplace be trained in their use.

The San Angelo Fire Marshal advises using ABC extinguishers for common fires and reminds it is illegal to light fireworks ...

The training, conducted in conjunction with the Safety Office, uses an electrical trainer to teach proper control of a fire extinguisher as well as how far from the fire they should stand.