USEFUL & ESSENTIAL FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

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Valuable Knowledge about Fire Safety

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Types of Fires

Each class designates a specific type of fire, categorized according to the combustion materials that are currently burning or have the potential to be ignited. To learn more about types of fire read below.

Class “A” Fire

Fire based on combustible materials, such as wood, paper, fabric, and refuse.
Most suppression techniques are suitable for taking care of a Class A fire

Class “B” Fire

Fire based on Flammable liquids and gases
Suitable suppression technique involves inhibiting the chemical reaction, such as using Dry Chemical or Halon

Class “C” Fire

Electrical Fires
Suppression techniques are similar to ordinary combustibles, but conductive agents like water cannot be used

Class “D” Fire

Fire based on flammable metals
Dangerous due to how hot they burn, and emit toxic vapors
Each Class D fire requires specific fire suppression response based on the metal burning

Class “K” Fire

Most kitchen fires are Class K fires as they are fires involving cooking oils and fats
Suppression by removing oxygen or water mist
A special class K extinguisher will safely smother the fire by turning the oil into a foam

Types of Fire Extinguishers

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ABC Dry Chemical

A multipurpose extinguishing agent that is highly effective and works best on Class A, B, and C fires, providing reliable fire suppression across different types of combustible materials and electrical fires.

Standard Dry Chemical

Extinguishing agent based on sodium bicarbonate that works most effectively on Class B and Class C fires. It is specifically designed to quickly suppress flammable liquid and electrical fires, providing reliable fire protection in those situations.

Purple “K” Dry Chemical

Extinguishing agent that works most effectively when dealing with flammable liquid fires, as well as Class B and Class C fires involving electrical equipment.