What Are the 5 Fire Classifications?
There are five different classifications of fires with a specific class of extinguisher. Correctly matching the extinguisher class with the potential hazard is crucial for proper fire protection. Below, we will explain the five different types of fire classes and their correlated extinguishers.
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These fires are considered ordinary or common combustibles including wood, paper, cloth, rubber, household rubbish, and some plastics.
Label: Green
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These fires involve flammable liquids including oils, grease, tar, lacquers, flammable gases, oil-based paints, and some plastics.
Label: Red
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These fires involve energized electrical equipment including computers, building wiring, circuit breakers, light fixtures, and appliances.
Label: Blue
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These fires involve combustible metals including magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and potassium.
Label: Yellow
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These fires involve combustible cooking media including vegetable or animal fats and oils.
Label: Black