Types of Fires
Class A Fire
Basic combustible materials such as paper, wood and cloth. This would also include brush fires and trash fires.
Class B Fire
Gasoline, oil and grease. It’s important to know that this does not include cooking oil and grease.
Class C Fire
Live electrical fires. If possible, turn off the power before putting out the fire.
Class D Fire
Metals – usually high alkali metals such as magnesium, aluminum or sodium. Class D fires are very rare but are difficult to put out.
Class K Fire
Kitchen fires. This includes cooking oils, grease, gasses and electrical elements.