Dependable Fire Equipment Inc.
100 LeBaron Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847 • 662 • 8400
Fax: 847 • 662 • 8420
E-Mail: contact@dependablefire.com
Fire Types & Classes
Fires are not equal in their intensity or their strength. Fires are described by the types of materials that are being consumed before the fire is contained. These different types of materials are assigned a classification as specific types, or “classes,” of fires. Different types of fires consume different combinations of flammable or combustible materials. Different types of fire extinguishers are used to contain specific classes of fires.
Class A Fires - Ordinary Combustible Fires
Class B Fires - Flammable Liquid Fires
Class C Fires - Electrical Equipment Fires
Class D Fires - Metal Fires
Class K Fires - Combustible Cooking Fluid & Wet Chemical Fires
For most businesses an ABC (multipurpose) fire extinguisher will be sufficient enough to put out most fires types and keep the building up to code. However, restaurants may require a class K extinguisher. To find out how to protect your company properly against fire, contact Dependable Fire Equipment today for a professional assessment.