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What type of fire extinguisher would you use on a paper or cardboard fire?
Foam Extinguishers The label colour is cream. These fire extinguishers may be used for fires caused by various organic materials including wood, coal, textiles, fabrics, cardboard and paper among other things as well as flammable liquids including petrol and paint.
What to use to put out a paper fire?
This can be done by spraying the burning matter with water (such as a hose or sprinkler system) or using a water fire extinguisher. Additionally, an alternative way to extinguish a Class A fire is to remove the oxygen content, which then ‘smothers’ the fire.
What fire extinguisher would you use for a fire in a waste paper basket?
Furniture, waste paper bins, filing cabinets and many other objects in office spaces can be the potential fuel for a fire. Foam extinguishers with their good Class A rating are ideal for paper and soft furnishings, as the liquid quells the fire and seeps into the surface, putting out any embers.
How do you put out a small fire with an extinguisher?
When operating a fire extinguisher, tell residents to remember the word PASS:
- Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism.
- Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
- Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.
How do you extinguish a small fire?
Instead, try one of these methods:
- If the fire is small, cover the pan with a lid and turn off the burner.
- Throw lots of baking soda or salt on it. Never use flour, which can explode or make the fire worse.
- Smother the fire with a wet towel or other large wet cloth.
- Use a fire extinguisher.
What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for a materials fire eg paper and general waste?
Water Fire Extinguishers are good for tackling fires involving burning paper, wood and soft furnishing (Class A fires), as the water soaks into the materials and cools them, while extinguishing the fire. This type of extinguisher does not contain harmful chemicals but has a low firefighting rating.
What is the difference between ABC and BC fire extinguishers?
For example, an extinguisher with a BC rating is suitable for use with fires involving flammable liquids and energized electrical equipment. An extinguisher with an ABC rating is suitable for use with fires involving ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids and energized electrical equipment.
What is the best way to put out a small fire?
How do you use a fire extinguisher to put out small fires?
Using a fire extinguisher
- Pull: Pull the pin, this will break the tamper seal.
- Aim: Aim low, pointing the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze: Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
- Sweep: Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire, the fuel source, until the fire is out.
What is a Class B fire extinguisher?
Class B fire is the fire in flammable liquids or flammable gases, petroleum greases, tars, oils, oil-based paints, solvents, lacquers, or alcohols. Class B fire extinguishers are CO2 extinguishers that contain compressed gas.
What are the five classes of fire extinguishers?
ABC Powder Fire Extinguisher. An ABC powder fire extinguisher has numerous advantages as it is a multi-purpose extinguisher and is therefore one of the most common extinguishers to have on hand.
Which fire extinguisher to use for which class of fire?
Water mist extinguishers are primarily for Class A fires, although they are safe for use on Class C fires as well. Dry powder extinguishers are similar to dry chemical extinguishers except that they extinguish the fire by separating the fuel from the oxygen element or by removing the heat element of the fire triangle.
What is the most common type of fire extinguisher?
The most commonly used fire extinguisher is the red ABC extinguisher. This is the multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher. The ABC type is filled with monoammonium phosphate, a yellow powder that leaves a sticky residue that may be damaging to electrical appliances such as a computer.