Do You Know the Different Types of Fires? Not all fires are the same. Different fuels create different fires and require different types of fire extinguishing agents.

1. A A
B
D
Ordinary
combustible
materials
Wood, fabric, paper, plastic,
trash and rubber
B Flammable
liquids and gases
Gasoline, petroleum oil, paint,
propane, butane, solvents, oils
and alcohol
C
Energized
electrical
appliancesC Computers, faxes, motors,
transformers and appliances
D Combustible
metals
Magnesium, titanium,
sodium, aluminum, lithium
and potassium
KK Cooking oils
and greases
Oils, animal and
vegetable fats
DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIRES?Not all fires are the same. Different fuels create different fires and require different types of
fire extinguishing agents.
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