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ME201L
NAME INSTRUCTOR
BSME-2C
WHAT DOES SAFETY MEAN?
Water and foam fire extinguisher extinguish the fire by taking away the heat
element of the fire triangle. Foam agents also separate the oxygen element from the
other element.
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher extinguish fire by taking away oxygen element of the fire and
also be removing the heat with a very cold discharge. It can be used on Class B&C. There are usually
ineffective on Class A fire.