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    The document discusses the five classes of fire - Class A, B, C, D, and K. Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles like wood, cloth and paper. Class B fires involve flammable liquids. Class C fires occur in energized electrical equipment. Class D fires involve combustible metals. Class K fires occur in cooking appliances and involve oils and fats.

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    The document discusses the five classes of fire - Class A, B, C, D, and K. Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles like wood, cloth and paper. Class B fires involve flammable liquids. Class C fires occur in energized electrical equipment. Class D fires involve combustible metals. Class K fires occur in cooking appliances and involve oils and fats.

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    The document discusses the five classes of fire - Class A, B, C, D, and K. Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles like wood, cloth and paper. Class B fires involve flammable liquids. Class C fires occur in energized electrical equipment. Class D fires involve combustible metals. Class K fires occur in cooking appliances and involve oils and fats.

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    CLASSES OF FIRE

    Fire: Fire is the rapid oxidation of any combustible material. It is a chemical reaction involving fuel,
    heat, and oxygen. These three elements, commonly referred to as the fire triangle, in the right
    proportions, will always produce a fire. Remove any one side of the triangle and the fire will be
    extinguished. Scholars have also introduced a 4th element in the equation, known as the uninhibited
    chain reaction, thereby giving the fire chemical reaction an additional side. This is referred to as the
    fire tetrahedron.

    1. Classes of Fire: The classification of fire depends mainly upon the fuel involved. There are
    five classes of fire.

    CLASS "A" Fire

    These fires are fueled by ordinary combustible materials,


    such as wood, cloth, paper, and many plastics. This type of
    fire burns with an ember, leaves an ash, and is best
    extinguished by removing the heat side of the triangle.
    Extinguishers suitable for Class "A" fires should be
    identified by a triangle containing the letter "A"; if color-
    coded, the triangle will be green.*

    CLASS "B" Fire

    These fires are fueled by flammable liquids, combustible


    liquids, petroleum greases, tars, oils, oil-based paints,
    solvents, lacquers, alcohols and flammable gases. This type
    of fire burns on the surface of the fuels, and is best
    extinguished by a blanketing or smothering action. A fire
    of this type is fast-spreading and capable of engulfing a
    large area in a very short time. Extinguishers suitable for
    Class "B" fires should be identified by a square containing
    the letter "B". If color-coded, the square is red.*
    CLASS "C" Fire

    These fires occur in energized electrical equipment, where the


    electrical non-conductivity of the extinguishing media is of
    importance. Blanketing or smothering this type of fire with a
    non-conducting extinguishing agent is of prime importance.
    Water, or solutions 1 containing water, is never to be used on a
    Class "C" fire. Extinguishers suitable for Class "C" fires should be
    identified by a circle containing the letter "C"; if color-coded,
    the circle is blue. NOTE: If possible, shut off the source of
    electricity as soon as possible. * Extinguishers suitable for more
    than one of the three classes of fire defined above may be
    identified by multiple symbols (ABC). Generally the
    extinguishing agent is referred to as DRY CHEMICAL.

    CLASS “D” Fire

    These fires involve combustible metals, such as


    magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium,
    lithium and potassium. Generally the
    extinguishing agent is referred to as DRY
    POWDER. These extinguishers should be
    identified by a star containing the letter “D”, if
    color- coded, the star is yellow.

    CLASS “K” –These are fires in cooking


    appliances that involve combustible cooking
    media such as vegetable or animal oils and
    fats. The extinguishing agent is referred to as
    WET CHEMICAL. These extinguishers should be
    identified by the letter “K.”
    CLASS “K” Fire

    These are fires in cooking appliances that involve


    combustible cooking media such as vegetable or animal oils
    and fats. The extinguishing agent is referred to as WET
    CHEMICAL. These extinguishers should be identified by the
    letter “K.”

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