FIRE CLASSES & FIRE EXTINGUISHER AGENTS

CLASS A – Ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, trash, and plastics

CLASS B – Flammable liquids and gases such as gasoline, petroleum oil, paint, and propane

CLASS C – Energized electrical equipment such as motors and appliances

CLASS D – Combustible metals such as potassium, sodium, and magnesium

CLASS K – Cooking oils and greases such as animal and vegetable fats

FIRE EXTINGUISHER AGENTS – Vary as you combine classes of possible fires and include water, foam, dry chemical, wet chemical, clean agent, dry powder, and water mist