Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers have found their way across America and the world being placed in, on or near any  thing such as combustible materials, equipment  and Throughout  facilities, and is your first line of defense, having these ready are a must to do in case of an emergency. 

How does it work?

A Fire Extinguisher is a cylinder containing  high pressure gas to propel water, chemicals or clean agent through a nozzle or hose directly at the fire, helping to contain smaller fires.

• Water and Foam Extinguishers
• Carbon Dioxide
• Dry Chemical
• Wet Chemical
• Clean Agent
• Dry Powder
• Water Mist
• Cartridge Operated Dry Chemical

There are many types of fire extinguishers that are used for different classes of fire applications. The most commonly used is the ABC dry chemical, as the ABC stands for the A,B & C classes of fires 

listed below. 

Classes of Fires

Class A

Fires that are in ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, plastic, and trash.

Class B

Fires that are in flammable liquids such as gasoline, petroleum oil and paint.  They are also in flammable gases such as propane and butane.

Class C

Fires that involve energized electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, and appliances.

Class D 

Fires that are in combustible metals such as potassium, sodium, aluminum, and magnesium.

Class K

Fires that are in cooking oils and greases such as vegetable fats & animals fats.

Deciding what fire extinguisher to use in your facility is extremely important. Not understanding the proper fire extinguisher for the class of fire could cause the fire to re-ignite.