Classes of Fires Flashcards
1
Q
Alpha
A
Materials: wood, paper, textiles, fibrous material
Extinguishing agents: AFFF (best), water, fog
2
Q
Bravo
A
Materials: fuel (JP-5), gasoline, lube oil, hydraulic fluid, flammable gasses
Extinguishing agents: AFFF, Halon 1211, Halon 1301, PKP
Secure the flow of gasses
3
Q
Charlie
A
Materials: electrical fire
Extinguishing agents: CO2, Halon 1211, water
de-energize fire and treat as class Alpha (AFFF, water)
4
Q
Delta
A
combustible metals (magnesium, titanium)
Extinguishing agents: jettison, mass quantities of water