Combustible metals like aluminum or magnesium
A Class D fire involving combustible metals like magnesium or titanium should be extinguished using a specialized Class D fire extinguisher designed for metal fires.
A class A fire is a fire that happened because of normal combustibles. This includes wood, paper, fabric, and most types of trash.
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
A Class A fire extinguisher is recommended for wood fires.
A type A or Class A fire extinguisher is used on a Class A fire, that is, one involving "ordinary combustibles" such as paper, cloth, wood and small amounts of plastics.
A Class D fire extinguisher is recommended for extinguishing a metal fire.
Class K extinguishers are used on Class K fires.
class c fire extinguisher
Electrical fires should not be extinguished with water, as it can conduct electricity and increase the risk of electrocution. Instead, electrical fires should be put out using a Class C fire extinguisher or by cutting off the power source if safe to do so.
A Class A fire extinguisher is recommended for extinguishing wood fires.
A type b extinguisher puts out a class B fire, i.e., flammable/combustible liquids and gases.
Class K extinguishers are used on Class K fires, i.e., kitchen grease. It may use a special high-temperature foam that causes saponification of the fat and oil, causing it to be extinguished.