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CLASSES OF FIRES


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There are four classes of fires. All fire extinguishers are labeled, using standard symbols, for the classes of fires on which they can be used.
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A red slash through any of the symbols tells you the extinguisher cannot be used on that class of fire. A missing symbol tells you only that the extinguisher has not been tested for a given class of fire, but may be used if an extinguisher labeled for that class of fire is not available.

Types of Fires Include:
  • CLASS A   - Ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, and paper.
  • CLASS B   -   Flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, and oil-based paint.
  • CLASS C   -   Energized electrical equipment, including wiring, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, machinery and appliances.
  • CLASS D   -  Combustible metals such as magnesium or sodium.​
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METRO FIRE LIFESAFETY 
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704-529-7348 | info@metrolifesafety.com
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