Just as there are many different kinds of hammers, wrenches, or pipes, there are different kinds of fire extinguishers. So the next time you have to fight a fire, before you grab the nearest fire extinguisher and follow the PASS method, take a look at the label and make sure it is the right tool for the job.
A
Ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, rubber, and many plastics.
B
Flammable liquids like petroleum greases, tars, oils, and solvents.
C
Only for energized electrical equipment.
D
Combustible metals like magnesium, titanium, sodium, and lithium.
K
Commercial cooking applications like vegetable/animal oils and fats.
Multipurpose extinguishers, like A-B, B-C, or A-B-C, are also fairly common. It is likely that the classic fire extinguisher you think of, and might even have under your sink or in your closet, is A-B-C. We service all classifications.