Know Your Fire Extinguisher

It’s important to be aware of which extinguishers you need for your property, and what types of fire they are effective against. This knowledge is essential in the protection of your premises, assets, employees and residents.

Use the guide below to identify which extinguisher would be best suited to your specific fire risks.

Class of Fire
SubstanceUse
Class A
Water
Foam
Dry Powder  
For use against combustible materials
Class B
Foam
Dry Powder
CO2  
For use against flammable liquids
Class C
Dry Powder  
For use against flammable gasses
Class D
Dry Powder  
For use against flammable metals
Electrical
Dry Powder
CO2
 
For use against electrical equipment
Class FWet Chemical For use against deep fat fryers

If you’re not sure of what is needed to ensure your complete safety, take a Fire Risk Assessment here, and one of our advisers will call you to assess the safety of your home or business.