Fire Extinguishers Mind Map

Fire Extinguishers Mind Map

1. Classes of Fire

   • Class A:
     • Extinguisher type: WATER
       • Label colour: RED
       • Dry Powder can also be used on Class A fires
     • Uses: Wood, Paper, Textiles
   • Class B:
     • Extinguisher type: Dry Powder
       • Label colour: BLUE
       • Dry powder (ABC) can also be used on Class A & C fires
     • Uses: Flammable liquids
   • Class C:
     • Uses: Flammable Gases
     • Extinguisher type: Dry Powder
       • Label colour: BLUE
   • Class D:
     • Uses: Flammable Metals
       • Extinguisher type: L2 / M28 Dry Powder (specialised)
         • Label colour: BLUE
   • Electrical Fires
     • Extinguisher type: CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
       • Label colour: BLACK
       • Also Halogenated Carbon fire extinguisher (discontinued)
         • http://www.bonusfire.co.uk/images/factsheets/halon.pdf
         • Label colour: GREEN
   • Class F:
     • Extinguisher type: Wet Chemical
       • Label colour: YELLOW
       • Uses: Cooking oils and fats

2. Fire Triangle:

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