Fire Extinguisher Classes

Fires are identified using a classification system. Each class identifies the type of fuel involved and allows appropriate fire extinguisher media to be identified.

Class Icon Name of Class Type of Fire / Fuel
Class A Fires - Solid CombustiblesClass A Fires

Freely Burning Materials

i.e.:  Wood, Paper, Straw, Textiles, Coal etc.
Class B Fires - Flammable LiquidsClass B Fires

Flammable Liquids

i.e.:  Petrol, Diesel, Oils, Paraffin etc.
Class C Fires - Flammable GasesClass C Fires

Flammable Gases

i.e.:  Methane, Propane, Hydrogen, Natural Gas etc.
Class D Fires - Flammable MetalsClass D Fires

Flammable Metals

i.e.:  Magnesium, Aluminium, Lithium etc.
Class F Fires - Flammable Cooking MediaClass F Fires

Combustible Cooking Media

i.e.:  Cooking Oil, Fats, Grease etc.
Electrical FiresElectrical Fires

Electrical Appliances

i.e.:  Computers, Stereos, Fuse boxes etc.

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