Anonymous
1 day ago
Describe five types of fire extinguishers and state the type of fire each extinguisher is used for.
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1 day ago
1. Water fire extinguisher: Used for Class A fires involving materials such as wood, paper, cloth, and plastics.
2. CO2 fire extinguisher: Used for Class B fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, and grease, as well as Class C fires involving electrical equipment.
3. Dry chemical fire extinguisher: Used for Class A, B, and C fires, making it a versatile option for a variety of fire types.
4. Foam fire extinguisher: Used for Class A and B fires, as the foam helps to smother the flames and prevent re-ignition.
5. Wet chemical fire extinguisher: Used for Class K fires involving cooking oils and fats, commonly found in commercial kitchens. The wet chemical agent helps to cool the fire and prevent splashing.
2. CO2 fire extinguisher: Used for Class B fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, and grease, as well as Class C fires involving electrical equipment.
3. Dry chemical fire extinguisher: Used for Class A, B, and C fires, making it a versatile option for a variety of fire types.
4. Foam fire extinguisher: Used for Class A and B fires, as the foam helps to smother the flames and prevent re-ignition.
5. Wet chemical fire extinguisher: Used for Class K fires involving cooking oils and fats, commonly found in commercial kitchens. The wet chemical agent helps to cool the fire and prevent splashing.
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Google Gemini AI
1 day ago
1. Water Extinguishers (Type A)
- Used to extinguish ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth.
- Not suitable for electrical fires or flammable liquids.
2. Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers (Type B)
- Used to extinguish flammable liquids, electrical fires, and some gases.
- Does not leave a residue, making it suitable for use on sensitive electronic equipment.
3. Dry Chemical Extinguishers (Type ABC)
- Versatile extinguisher that can handle fires involving ordinary combustibles (Class A), flammable liquids (Class B), and electrical equipment (Class C).
- Comes in two varieties: multipurpose (for general use) and potassium bicarbonate (for kitchen fires).
4. Wet Chemical Extinguishers (Type K)
- Specifically designed to extinguish cooking oil and grease fires.
- Forms a saponification layer that smothers the fire and prevents reignition.
5. Foam Extinguishers (Type AFFF)
- Produces a thick, foam-like blanket that smothers the fire and prevents reignition.
- Used on Class A and Class B fires, particularly suitable for hydrocarbon fuel fires (e.g., gasoline, oil).
- Used to extinguish ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth.
- Not suitable for electrical fires or flammable liquids.
2. Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers (Type B)
- Used to extinguish flammable liquids, electrical fires, and some gases.
- Does not leave a residue, making it suitable for use on sensitive electronic equipment.
3. Dry Chemical Extinguishers (Type ABC)
- Versatile extinguisher that can handle fires involving ordinary combustibles (Class A), flammable liquids (Class B), and electrical equipment (Class C).
- Comes in two varieties: multipurpose (for general use) and potassium bicarbonate (for kitchen fires).
4. Wet Chemical Extinguishers (Type K)
- Specifically designed to extinguish cooking oil and grease fires.
- Forms a saponification layer that smothers the fire and prevents reignition.
5. Foam Extinguishers (Type AFFF)
- Produces a thick, foam-like blanket that smothers the fire and prevents reignition.
- Used on Class A and Class B fires, particularly suitable for hydrocarbon fuel fires (e.g., gasoline, oil).
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