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| Class of Fire | Fire ID Symbol | Extinguisher ID Symbol |
|---|---|---|
A |  |  |
Class A fire description: Ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, trash, and plastics.
Extinguisher type: Water, dry powder, and/or halon
| Class of Fire | Fire ID Symbol | Extinguisher ID Symbol |
|---|---|---|
B |  |  |
Class B fire description: Flammable liquids such as gasoline, petroleum oil, and paint. Class B also includes flammable gases like propane and butane.
Extinguisher type: CO2, dry powder, and/or halon.
| Class of Fire | Fire ID Symbol | Extinguisher ID Symbol |
|---|---|---|
C |  |  |
Class C fire description: Energized electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, and appliances.
Extinguisher type: CO2, dry powder, and/or halon
| Class of Fire | Fire ID Symbol | Extinguisher ID Symbol |
|---|---|---|
D |  |  |
Class D fire description: Combustible metals such as potassium, sodium, aluminum magnesium.
Extinguisher type: Dry powder
| Class of Fire | Fire ID Symbol | Extinguisher ID Symbol |
|---|---|---|
K |  |  |
Class K fire description: Cooking oils and greases such as animal fats and vegetable fats.
Extinguisher type: Wet chemical
