Choosing the Appropriate Fire Extinguisher

8/9/2019 (Permalink)

Knowledge is power!  There are different types of fire extinguishers for handling different types of fires.  SERVPRO of Dover/Middletown wants you to be prepared for all situations if you have a fire in your home.

Class A:  This is the most common extinguisher and can be used to put out fires in ordinary combustibles such as cloth, wood, rubber, paper, and many plastics.

Class B:  Used on fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline and oil. 

Class C:  Designed for fires involving appliances, tools, or other equipment electrically energized or plugged in.

Class D:  For use on flammable metals; often specific for the type of metal in questions.  These are typically found only in factories working with these metals.

Class K:  Intended for use on fires that involve vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats in cooking appliances.  These extinguishers are generally found in commercial kitchens, but are becoming more popular in the residential market for use in kitchens.