Fire Classes

Question 1

Class A Fire

Answer 1

Fuel Type: Ordinary solid combustibles (e.g., paper, wood, plastic).
Mnemonic: “A is for Ash” (since wood and paper leave ash when burned).
Suppression: Water or Soda Acid

Question 2

Class B Fire

Answer 2

Fuel Type: Flammable liquids and gases (e.g., gasoline).
Mnemonic: “B is for Boil” (liquids on the stove boil when heated).
Suppression: Halon, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Powder

Question 3

Class C Fire

Answer 3

Fuel Type: Energized electrical equipment.
Mnemonic: “C is for Current” (electricity has current).
Suppression: Halon, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Powder

Question 4

Class D Fire

Answer 4

Fuel Type: Combustible metals.
Mnemonic: “D is for Dent” (metal can be dented with a hammer).
Suppression: Dry Powder

Question 5

Class K Fire

Answer 5

Fuel Type: Cooking oils and fats.
Mnemonic: “K is for KFC” (like at KFC, where cooking oils are used).