| Types of Fire |
Types of Hazard |
Recommended Type Extinguisher |
Class A
 |
Ordinary combustibles
Wood, rubber, paper, many plastics, fabrics |
Water
AFFF & FFFP FOAM
ABC Dry Chemical |
Class B
 |
Flammable liquids and gases
Gasoline, oils, grease, paint, lacquer, tar
Natural & manufactured gases |
Liquids:
AFFF & FFFP FOAM
REGULAR Dry Chemical
ABC Dry Chemical
PURPLE K Dry Chemical
CARBON DIOXIDE
Gases:
REGULAR & PURPLE K Dry Chemical |
Class C
 |
Energized electrical equip.
Wiring, panels, generators, switches, motors, appliances |
REGULAR Dry Chemical
ABC Dry Chemical
PURPLE K Dry Chemical
CARBON DIOXIDE |
Class AB
 |
Ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids
(Combinations of Classes A & B) |
AFFF & FFFP FOAM
ABC Dry Chemical |
Class BC
|
Flammable liquids and gases
Energized electrical equip.
(Combinations of Classes B & C) |
REGULAR Dry Chemical
ABC Dry Chemical
PURPLE K Dry Chemical
CARBON DIOXIDE |
Class ABC
|
Ordinary combustibles
Flammable liquids and gases
Energized electrical equip.
(Combinations of Classes A, B & C) |
ABC Dry Chemical |
Class D
 |
Combustible metals & combustible metal alloys |
SUPER D (Sodium Chloride) Powder
COPPER Powder
G-PLUS (Graphite) |
