Will a fire extinguisher put out any fire?

Class A extinguishers can put out fires from “ordinary combustibles” such as wood, plastic or paper. Class B can put out burning liquids such as gasoline or grease. Class C can put out electrical fires. Extinguishers marked A, B and C can put out all types.

What type of fire do fire extinguishers put out?

Fires whose fuel is paper, wood, cloth or other ordinary combustibles (not liquid, electric, or metallic) would be classified as an ‘A’ fire. Most fires we encounter are class ‘A’ fires. Since they are the most common, the majority of fire extinguishers can extinguish a class ‘A’ fire.

Can you put out a gasoline fire with a fire extinguisher?

Class B Fire Extinguisher Use a Class B extinguisher when the fire’s fuel source is a combustible gas or liquid such as gasoline, ethanol or propane. These flames can burn out quickly if the fuel source is removed, but they can also spread fast.

Which type of fire extinguisher is used in kitchen?

Class B extinguishers are rated for fires involving flammable liquids such as kitchen grease, gasoline, oil, solvents and oil-based paint. Class B extinguishers are numerically rated on the number of square feet of fire they can put out.

What is a Class A fire extinguisher used for?

Class A extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper. Class B extinguishers are for use on flammable liquids like grease, gasoline and oil. Beside above, what are the 5 types of fire extinguishers?

Do fire extinguishers contain flammable liquids?

Yes and no. There are three main types of fire extinguishers in a public setting. Class A are silver and contain only water. These can be used for combustible solids such as wood, paper etc. Class B fires are flammable liquids excluding cooking oils when in a commercial application,…

Can fire extinguishers be used in public places?

Yes and no. There are three main types of fire extinguishers in a public setting. Class A are silver and contain only water. These can be used for combustible solids such as wood, paper etc. Class B fires are flammable liquids excluding cooking oils when in a commercial application, and Class C are fires in energized electrical equipment.

What type of fire extinguisher do I need for a garage fire?

An ABC fire extinguisher or Class B fire extinguisher work best for the variety of flammable materials and combustible liquids involved in a garage fire. Garage fires often happen because of combustible gases like ethanol, propane, and gasoline.