Knowing which fire extinguisher to use depending on the situation is of paramount importance. After all, if you are able to contain the fire, you can help to prevent a small fire becoming a large-scale disaster. So, if you’re looking to find out what colour code is displayed on a class A fire extinguisher, you’ve … [Read more...]
What Is An Electrical Fire?
Fire extinguishers use a letter-based system to class which fires they are appropriate for. However, fires involving electrical equipment are sometimes accidentally referred to as Class-E fires, although the category does not officially exist under the European EN3 rating system. This is because electrical equipment … [Read more...]
What Is A Class F Fire?
Fire classification systems exist to help people trying to extinguish fires. They allow someone to quickly identify which extinguisher will be best suited to the situation. Fire types are classified according to the fuel which is burning. This is because different materials don’t burn in the same way. And often, … [Read more...]
What Is A Class D Fire?
The purpose of fire classes is to help people identify the different types of fire. That is then helpful for choosing the proper fire-fighting method to tackle a fire. It is often the case that using the incorrect fire extinguisher will intensify the flames and cause more damage and risk to life. And a Class D fire … [Read more...]
What Is A Class C Fire?
You need to know about the different classes of fire. Knowing the difference will allow you tackle a fire effectively and safely. It will mean you pick the right fire extinguisher for the job, as it’s a common misconception that ‘any extinguisher will do’. This is true with Class C fires, as an incorrect … [Read more...]