Fire Safety Types of Fires and Fire Extinguishers

Types of Extinguishers Water Water Dry Chemical Dry Chemical Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Sand/Salt Sand/Salt

Types of Fires

Class A Fires All fires that leave ashes All fires that leave ashes Example: wood, paper, tissues, fabrics Example: wood, paper, tissues, fabrics Use water or dry chemical extinguishers Use water or dry chemical extinguishers

Class B Fires Fires with flammable liquids Fires with flammable liquids Example: gas, lighter fluids, solvents Example: gas, lighter fluids, solvents Use a carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher Use a carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher

Class C Fires Fires involving electricity or electrical devices Fires involving electricity or electrical devices Example: computers, photocopiers, toasters Example: computers, photocopiers, toasters Use a carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher Use a carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher

Class D Fires Fires with burning metals Fires with burning metals Example: sodium, potassium, aluminum Example: sodium, potassium, aluminum Use sand or salt to extinguish Use sand or salt to extinguish

Proper Use of a Fire Extinguisher PPull the pin AAim nozzle at base of the fire SSqueeze the trigger and hold the extinguisher upright SSweep back and forth over the base of the fire to cover all burning material