5 types of fire extinguishers: A guide to using the right class
WEBAug 26, 2023 · There are five different fire extinguishers, which are: Water, water mist or water spray fire extinguishers. Foam fire extinguishers. Dry Powder – standard or specialist fire extinguishers. Carbon Dioxide (‘CO2’) fire extinguishers. Wet Chemical fire extinguishers. Fire extinguisher types chart.
Fire Extinguisher Types - CPD Online College
WEB10th August 2021 by Eve Johnson. Last updated on 14th April 2023. In this article. Fire classification. Water extinguishers. Foam extinguishers. CO2 extinguishers. Dry Powder extinguishers. Wet Chemical Extinguishers. Share this infographic on your site. Fire classification.
Types of fire extinguisher guide - Surrey Fire & Safety
WEBMay 7, 2017 · The 8 types of fire extinguisher are: – Water – Water Mist – Water Spray – Foam – Dry Powder – Standard – Dry Powder – Specialist – Carbon Dioxide (‘CO2’) – Wet Chemical. There is no one extinguisher type which works on all classes of fire.
What fire extinguisher to use? | Fire Protection Association
WEBJul 12, 2023 · There are six different classes (or types) of fire. There are: Class A – combustible materials caused by flammable solids such as wood, paper, and fabric. Class B – flammable liquids such as petrol, turpentine or paint. Class C - flammable gases: like hydrogen, butane or methane.
Fire Extinguisher Types & Classes of Fire | St John Ambulance
WEBAppropriate fire extinguishers: Foam; Dry powder; CO 2 gas; Wet chemical; Class C: Fires involving flammable gases. For example, butane and propane. Appropriate fire extinguishers: Dry powder; Class D: Fires involving flammable metals. For example, magnesium and lithium. Appropriate fire extinguishers: Specialist powder; Class E: Fires ...
A guide to the different types of Fire Extinguishers
WEBAug 1, 2021 · A guide to the different types of Fire Extinguishers. Whatever industry you’re in, understanding the different types of fire extinguisher is essential to protecting lives and complying with legislation. Your business’ environment will be at risk of certain classes of fire, which must dictate the fire extinguisher types you keep on premises.
Fire Extinguisher Guide | Types, Usage, Fire Classes | IPSFS
WEBOur helpful guide provides a comprehensive overview of the five fire extinguisher colours: Red, Cream, Blue, Black, and Yellow, and the classes of fires they’re used for, and their specific applications. A breakdown of the different types of fire extinguisher.
Types of fire extinguisher & their uses - Blackwood Fire
WEBThe different classes of fire extinguisher rating are listed below together with the some of the most suitable types of fire extinguisher for use on each class of fire: Class A - Suitable for paper, wood & textiles. Type of fire extinguisher - Water, Foam, Dry Powder, Wet Chemical. Class B - Suitable for flammable liquids.
Fire extinguisher types - How to choose, identify, maintain and …
WEBMay 23, 2016 · All extinguishers capable of extinguishing class A, B or F fires will carry a fire rating which takes the form of a number followed by a letter (eg. 55B). The larger the number, the bigger the fire the extinguisher can extinguish (under test conditions). The letter will correspond with the classifications above.
Guidance in the Selection of Fire Extinguishers - The UK Fire …
WEBThese are the most common types of extinguishers used in the UK: Water & Water With Additive Extinguishers. Typically 13A or 21A rated Suitable only for Class A materials. Not appropriate for use on live electrical equipment. Foam Extinguishers. Typically 8A, 13A or 21A rated Suitable only for Class A and B materials.
Skip to content