Types of fire extinguisher?

1. Water fire extinguisher
2. Foam fire extinguisher
3. Dry powder fire extinguisher
4. CO2 fire extinguisher
5. Wet chemical fire extinguisher
6. Clean agent fire extinguisher
7. Class K fire extinguisher

Class A Extinguishers:

- Suitable for fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, and fabrics.
- Agents: Water, foam, Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP), Potassium Bicarbonate (Purple K)

Class B Extinguishers:

- Designed for fires involving flammable liquids and gases such as gasoline, oil, and propane.
- Agents: Carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical (sodium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate), foam

Class C Extinguishers:

- Effective against fires involving electrical equipment, such as wiring, circuit breakers, and motors.
- Non-conductive agents: Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry Chemical

Class D Extinguishers:

- Specifically designed for fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, and potassium.
- Agents: Met-L-X (dry powder containing sodium and potassium chloride)

Class K Extinguishers:

- Developed for fires involving cooking oils and animal fats.
- Agents: Wet chemical, potassium acetate

Multi-Type Extinguishers:

- Suitable for multiple types of fires:
- Class AB: Water, foam, MAP
- Class BC: Dry chemical
- Class ABC: Dry chemical, foam

Specialized Extinguishers:

- Cartridge-operated Extinguishers: Contain an inert gas cartridge that expels the extinguishing agent.
- Wheeled Extinguishers: Larger and heavier extinguishers mounted on wheels for easy movement in large areas.
- Clean Agent Extinguishers: Inert gases such as CO2 and FM-200, which do not leave behind a residue.