Fire Classification A

Fires with solid substances mainly of organic nature, naturally causing glowing fires e.g.:

wood, paper, textiles, coals, some, plastics

Extinguishing Agent: powder, foam, water

Fire Classification B

Fires of liquid substances or substances becoming liquid, e.g.:

petrol, fats, oils, varnishes, resins, tar, waxes, the majority of plastics

Extinguishing Agent: powder, foam, CO²

Fire Classification C

Gas fires, e.g.:

methane, natural gas, hydrogen, propane

Extinguishing Agent: powder

Fire Classification D

Metal fires, e.g.:

magnesium, aluminium, sodium and their alloys

Extinguishing Agent: powder