Types of Fires

Class A Fire

Basic combustible materials such as paper, wood and cloth. This would also include brush fires and trash fires.

Class B Fire

Gasoline, oil and grease. It’s important to know that this does not include cooking oil and grease. 

Class C Fire

Live electrical fires. If possible, turn off the power before putting out the fire.

Class D Fire

Metals – usually high alkali metals such as magnesium, aluminum or sodium. Class D fires are very rare but are difficult to put out.

Class K Fire

Kitchen fires. This includes cooking oils, grease, gasses and electrical elements.