Types of extinguisher

 

There are many different types of fire extinguisher available that perform different roles in the event of a fire.

Water Fire Extinguishers Used for class A fire risks such as as wood, paper, material and cloth
Foam Fire Extinguishers Used for class A fire risks such as as wood, paper, material and cloth and class B fire risks - flammable liquids such as - petrol, spirits and diesel.
Co2 Fire Extinguishers Used for Class B fire risks - flammable liquids such as petrol, spirits and diesel and also Electrical hazards
Powder Fire Extinguishers Used for Class A fires (wood, paper, material, cloth, etc), Class B (flammable liquids such as petrol, spirits, diesel), Class C (flammable gas) and also electrical hazards.
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers Used specifically for Fire Risk class F - deep fat cooking fires.
Fire Blankets Commonly used for chip pan fires and toasters (kitchen fire risks) but also used for waste bins and in laboratories.

 

Fire Classification

	Class A fire risks such as as wood, paper, material and cloth
	Class B fire risks - flammable liquids such as petrol, spirits and diesel.
	Class C for flammable gas
	Class D for fires involving metals such as aluminium, magnesium, titanium etc
	Electrical Hazards - For fires involving Electrical equipment.
	Class F - For fires involving cooking oil & fat etc.