Water fire extinguishers are designed to put out fires that involve combustible materials such as wood, paper, and certain types of plastics.
Foam fire extinguishers are designed for fires involving flammable liquids such as petroleum, oil, and gasoline.
Dry chemical fire extinguishers are designed to put out fires involving ordinary combustibles, as well as flammable liquids and gases.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are designed to put out fires involving electrical equipment, such as computers and other electronics.
wet chemical fire extinguishers are designed to put out fires involving cooking oils and greases.
It is important to note that the type of fire extinguisher used to put out a fire should match the type of fire that is occurring. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can make a fire worse, and can even be dangerous. Before using a fire extinguisher, it is important to determine the type of fire that is occurring in order to choose the most appropriate extinguisher.
Fire extinguishers are essential pieces of safety equipment, and understanding the different types of fire extinguishers and their uses is important for proper safety.
