Description

Different classes of fire

There are six different classes (or types) of fire. There are:

Class A – combustible materials caused by flammable solids such as wood, paper, and fabric.

Class B fires – flammable liquids such as petrol, turpentine or paint.

Class C fires – flammable gases: like hydrogen, butane or methane.

Class D fires – combustible metals, including chemicals such as magnesium, aluminium or potassium.

Electrical fires – electrical equipment: once the electrical item is removed, the fire changes class.

Class F fires – cooking oils and fats (typically a chip pan fire).

General Inquiries

There are no inquiries yet.