| If firefighting tools joined a popularity contest, one | | | | to use for Class A, B, and C fires, which makes it |
| of the leading contenders would have to be the | | | | the versatile choice among the range of |
| fire extinguisher. This is because this type of | | | | firefighting tools. |
| firefighting tool can be found in almost all homes | | | | 5. Specialist powder fire extinguisher |
| and practically in every commercial area in this | | | | This is designed to fight Class D fires or burning |
| country. | | | | metals such as aluminum, magnesium or titanium. |
| As there are different kinds of fire, there are also | | | | 6. CO2 (Carbon dioxide) extinguisher |
| different kinds of fire extinguishers. Knowing the | | | | This is the only one safe to use for electrical fires. |
| difference between these types is crucial for one | | | | Electrical fires can be a result of different things |
| to be successful and effective in extinguishing a | | | | like malfunction of appliance or device, faulty |
| fire. More importantly, using the wrong kind can | | | | wiring, loose connection, blown fuses, overloaded |
| pose a threat on your safety. | | | | sockets and so on. |
| The different types of extinguishers are the | | | | Knowing the different types of extinguishers is |
| following: | | | | important because of these several factors: |
| 1. Water fire extinguisher | | | | 1. Safety |
| This type of firefighting device is water based and | | | | Safety is the most important reason, as you do |
| is used to extinguish Class A fires. Class A fires | | | | not want to endanger yourself, your family or the |
| are those that started from burning organic solids | | | | people around you by using the wrong kind of fire |
| such as wood, paper, clothing, and soft furnishings. | | | | extinguisher. |
| Never use this type for other kinds of fire. For | | | | 2. Degree of effectiveness |
| one, it may only result in the fire growing bigger | | | | By using the correct type, you have better |
| or worse, if you use this in an electrical fire, you | | | | chances of eliminating a fire successfully. As |
| risk being electrocuted. | | | | mentioned earlier, using the wrong one can result |
| 2. Foam fire extinguisher | | | | in a fire just growing bigger instead of smaller. |
| This one is intended for Class B fires or fires that | | | | 3. Right option to buy |
| originated from overheated flammable liquids like | | | | If you know the different kinds of fire |
| petrol, oil or pains. It would be ideal to buy this | | | | extinguishers, you would know which one is |
| type if your business makes use of such liquids or | | | | appropriate and suitable to buy for your home or |
| if you have a part in your home where you store | | | | business. You can protect your business or home |
| these materials. | | | | more efficiently and you will save money. |
| 3. Dry powder extinguisher | | | | Fire safety is a very broad topic. In order to be |
| This type is ideal for Class C fires or those that | | | | fire safe, you need to know many things about it. |
| started from overheated flammable gases such | | | | One of the most vital things to know is the |
| as methane, propane or butane. | | | | different types of extinguishers as these |
| 4. Powder fire extinguisher | | | | firefighting tools can help you put out a fire and |
| Also known as the ABC extinguisher, this is safe | | | | save lives. |
