Extinguisher Selection and Fire Classification

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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
	Wood, Paper & Plastic	Flammable & Combustible Liquids	Flammable Gasses	Energised Electrical Equipment	Cooking Oils & Fats
Powder ABE						Special Powders are available specifically for various types of metal fires. Seek expert advice.
Powder BE						Special Powders are available specifically for various types of metal fires. Seek expert advice.
Carbon Dioxide (CO²)						Generally not suitable for outdoor fires. Suitable only for small fires.
Water						Dangerous if used on flammable liquid, live electrical equipment and cooking oil/fat fires.
Foam						Dangerous if used on electrical fires.
Wet Chemical						Dangerous if used on electrical fires.
Vapourising Liquid						Check the characteristics of the specific extinguishant.
Fire Blanket						Use blanket to wrap around a human torch. Ensure you replace the blanket with a new one after use.
Fire Hose Reel						Ensure you maintain a path of egress between you and the nearest exit.

	A	B	C	E	F
	Wood, Paper & Plastic	Flammable & Combustible Liquids	Flammable Gasses	Energised Electrical Equipment	Cooking Oils & Fats
Powder ABE						Special Powders are available specifically for various types of metal fires. Seek expert advice.
Powder BE						Special Powders are available specifically for various types of metal fires. Seek expert advice.
Carbon Dioxide (CO²)						Generally not suitable for outdoor fires. Suitable only for small fires.
Water						Dangerous if used on flammable liquid, live electrical equipment and cooking oil/fat fires.
Foam						Dangerous if used on electrical fires.
Wet Chemical						Dangerous if used on electrical fires.
Vapourising Liquid						Check the characteristics of the specific extinguishant.
Fire Blanket						Use blanket to wrap around a human torch. Ensure you replace the blanket with a new one after use.
Fire Hose Reel						Ensure you maintain a path of egress between you and the nearest exit.

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