Fire Extinguishers
Red (Water)
Class ‘A’ fires – Wood, Paper, Textiles and Fabric.
Water is still one of the most useful and cost effective of all available fire extinguishers .
Cream (Foam)
Class ‘A’ fires – Wood, Paper, Textiles and Fabric.
Class ‘B’ fires – Petrol, Diesel, and Oils.
Spray Foam extinguishers are suitable for both Class A & B fires. Spray Foam has the ability to reduce the
risk of reigniting. Once the fire has been extinguished the foam effectively seals the vapours at the same
time as cooling the fire.
Blue (Dry Powder)
Class ‘A’ – Wood, Paper, Textiles and Fabric.
Class ‘B’ – Petrol, Diesel, Oils
Class ‘C’ – Butane, Methane, Propane.
Electrical fires i.e. Computers & Faxes
Dry powder is a highly versatile Class A, B & C fire-fighting medium suitable for most risks. In addition to
dealing with electrical hazards, flammable liquids and gases, powder is also effective for vehicle fires.
Black (Carbon Dioxide Co2)
Class ‘B’ – Petrol, Diesel, Oils
Electrical fires i.e. Computers & Faxes
CO2 is suitable for electrical equipment, Class B fires and is recognised for its non-damaging highly effective
performance and cleanliness. Because the gas is harmless to delicate equipment and materials, is ideal for
modern office environments, all electrical risks and where oils, spirits, solvents and waxes are in use.
FIRE TRIANGLE
Air
Oxygen
Fuel
Heat/Ignition
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