Fire Extinguishers

Extinguishers are first aid fire fighting equipment. There are 4 groups of extinguishers

1.Water type (red colour): these are extinguishers that expel water. They are suitable for class A fires.

2.Foam type (creamy/ yellow colour): these are two types viz: chemical and mechanical. They are used for class B

3. CO2 type (black colour): These expel carbon dioxide. They are good for class C fires

4. Dry chemical powder (blue colour): They are good for class D fires. They can be pressurized or contain

Fire Extinguisher Chart

How to use Fire Extinguishers 

Even though extinguishers come in a number of shapes and sizes, they all operate in a similar manner.  Here's an easy acronym for fire extinguisher use:

• P  A  S  S -- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
• Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher that keeps the handle from being accidentally pressed.
• Aim the nozzle toward the base of the fire.
• Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher. Position yourself approximately 8 feet away from the fire. If you release the handle, the discharge will stop.
• Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire. After the fire appears to be out, watch it carefully since it may re-ignite!