Do you know the different types of fires?

Do you know the different types of fires?

6/23/2020 (Permalink)

Large fire flames in the dark

Classes of fire

Class A - Fires involving solid materials such as wood, paper or textiles. These are said to be the easiest to put out. It is recommended to use water or a fire extinguisher to put out class A fires.
Class B - Involve ignitable liquids or gases like petroleum grease, alcohol, paint, propane, or gasoline. Class B fires should be extinguished using foam, powder, or carbon dioxide extinguishers.
Class C - Fires involving electrical. To extinguish this type of fire it is recommended to use carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishers.
Class D - Fires involving metals. Fire Equipment Manufacturer's Association advised extinguishing these types of fires with a dry powder extinguisher only
Class k - Fires involving cooking oils such as in deep-fat fryers. extinguish a Class K fire with a wet chemical extinguisher, according to the New York City Fire Department.

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