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Extinguisher Selection and Fire Classification

Know Your Fire Extinguisher

Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics and rubber
Class B – Flammable liquids
Class C – Combustible gases
Class E – Electrically energised equipment
Class F – Cooking oils or fats

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A

B

C

E

F
      ClassA
Wood, Paper & Plastic
 ClassB
Flammable & Combustible Liquids
 ClassC
Flammable Gasses
 ClassE
Energised Electrical Equipment
 ClassF
Cooking Oils & Fats
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Powder ABE
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Special Powders are available specifically for various types of metal fires. Seek expert advice.
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Powder BE
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Special Powders are available specifically for various types of metal fires. Seek expert advice.
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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Generally not suitable for outdoor fires. Suitable only for small fires.
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Water
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Dangerous if used on flammable liquid, live electrical equipment and cooking oil/fat fires.
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Foam
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Dangerous if used on electrical fires.
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Wet Chemical
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Dangerous if used on electrical fires.
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Vapourising Liquid
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Check the characteristics of the specific extinguishant.
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Fire Blanket
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Use blanket to wrap around a human torch. Ensure you replace the blanket with a new one after use.
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Fire Hose Reel
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Ensure you maintain a path of egress between you and the nearest exit.

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