Fire extinguishing refers to the extinguishing of a fire. The chemical powder extinguisher is nowadays used for pretty much any type of fire, however appropriate fire extinguishing assumes analysing the fire class first, and then selecting a (environmentally harmless) extinguishing agent.
Fire classes
| Class A | Class B | Class C | Class D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary combustibles | Flammable liquids | Flammable gases | Combustible metals |
| wood, paper, textile, artificial materials | gasoline, diesel, petroleum, paint thinner | propane, butane | magnesium, natrium, potassium, aluminum, alloys |
Appropriate extinguishers depending on fire class
