Fire Safety Flashcards
Classes of fire
A, B, C, and D
A class of fire indicates
cloth, wood, paper
extinguishers to use on an A class fire
pressurized water (A) and dry chemical (ABC)
B class of fire indicates
flammable or combustible liquids
extinguishers to use on a B class fire
dry chemical (ABC) and CO2 (BC)
C class of fire indicates
electrical equipment
extinguishers to use on a C class fire
dry chemical (ABC) and CO2 (BC)
D class of fire indicates
combustible metals
extinguishers to use on a D class fire
leave to professional firefighters
Comments on A class of fire
don’t use water on electrical fires or burning liquids
Comments on C class of fire
never use water. Dry chemical may damage electrical equipment. CO2 leaves no residue; good choice for computers, analyzers