Fire Extinguisher A, B, Cs (and D)

CLASS A

● Use on fires involving paper, cloth, trash, wood, and other ordinary combustibles.

● Note the numbers: the higher the number, the larger the fire area it can handle.

● Be careful not to blow burnables and create a larger fire.

CLASS B

● Use on fires involving such gases and flammable liquids as grease, oil, paint, or solvents.

● Note the numbers: they tell the square foot area of fire the extinguisher can handle.

CLASS C

● Use on fires involving or surrounding electrical equipment.

● NEVER USE WATER ON THESE FIRES!!

CLASS D

● Use on combustible metal fires.

CLASSES ABC AND BC

● Use on combination fires.

KNOW HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER PROPERLY

• Pull the pin.

• Stand about 8 feet from the fire.

• Aim carefully at the base of the fire.

• Squeeze the trigger.

• If the fire looks too big, sound the alarm and let trained firefighters handle it.