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...]

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...]

Different materials burn in different ways. And, consequently, may require different extinguishing agents. Fires are classified according to the fuel that is burning, and fire classification systems help people identify which extinguisher is best suited to a fire emergency. Understanding these classifications can … [Read more...]

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...]

Knowing what type of fire you are facing is crucial to tackling the fire effectively and safely. This is because ‘any extinguisher will do’ is a common misconception, and using the wrong extinguisher can result in a small fire transforming into a large one in a matter of seconds. This is especially true of Class C … [Read more...]