Bernardino, Donita

BSCRIM3C
Prof. Enrico

ACTIVITY 1
Classes of fire
Fires classify into different types or ‘classes of fire,’ so we know how best to control them.
Combustibles are items that are commonly found around the house. They are common
sources of fuel for house fires.
Ordinary combustibles include the following:

Wood: logs for fireplaces, furniture, and structures made of wood.

Paper, such as that found in the trash, as well as books on your bookshelf
Tupperware containers, toys, and bags are all made of plastic.
Cloth, including clothing and curtains,
Rubber, such as that found in shoes,
Most fire suppression techniques can be used to extinguish an ordinary combustible fire,
including:
Water from a garden hose or a tap, for example.
Dry Chemicals: Dry chemicals are commonly found in ABC fire extinguishers.
Other methods include using fire blankets to deprive a small fire of oxygen.
Because common combustibles are so common in house fires, authorities usually
recommend purchasing a fire extinguisher with at least an AB rating (most common fire
extinguishers are class ABC).
Liquids and Gases that are Flammable (Class B)
all flammable liquids and gases are classified as Class B, whereas in Europe and Australia,
flammable liquids are classified as Class B and flammable gases are classified as Class C.
In garages and workshops, flammable liquids and gases are common. Other class B
flammables may be found in your home, such as your paint kit, alcohol cabinet, and
household heating if you use natural gas.
Among the flammable liquids are:
Gasoline: This is the gasoline (petrol) that you put in your car. Diesel is also included in this
category.
The majority of oils are included. This includes the oil you use in your car as well as the oil
you use on your chainsaw and car-bike chains.
The majority of paints are oil-based and are classified as flammable liquids.
Alcohol: The spirits on your cocktail bar are also flammable liquids.
Among the flammable gases are:
Butane: This is likely to be found in your cigarette lighter. It's also possible that it's in your
refrigerator as part of the cooling process.
Methane: If you use natural gas to heat your home, you are emitting methane.
A typical ABC household fire extinguisher is a dry chemical extinguisher that can extinguish
Class B fires.
Extinguishing liquid gas fires with foam can be effective.
Standard ABC fire extinguishers in the home can suppress flammable liquids and gases
(check your extinguisher – most fire districts require an ABC extinguisher in your home).

Electrical Equipment (Class C)

 One of the most common types of house fires is an electrical fire. Firefighters respond to up
to 44,880 electrical-related household fires in the United States alone each year.

The following are examples of electrical equipment that frequently causes fires:

When clothes dryers are not properly maintained, they can start fires. Lint accumulation acts
as kindling for sparks, and lint traps that are not properly installed or maintained can cause
problems.

Improperly installed wiring can cause sparks. Overloaded power banks can cause short
circuits and power surges.

Space Heaters: It is common for people to leave space heaters near loose clothing, such as
bedding, curtains, and clothing that has been left to dry.

A dry chemical fire extinguisher, such as an ABC-rated household extinguisher, is the best
way to fight a small electrical fire.
It is important to note that because fire and water are electrical conduits, they are ineffective
at extinguishing electrical fires. However, it is worth noting that electricity does not burn – it is
the spark and heat required to burn the surrounding fuels that do. As a result, depending on
the remaining materials after the electrical source is removed, the fire may resemble another
fire class.
Combustible Metals (Class D)
Combustible metals are used as the fuel for Class D fires. Combustible metals are classified
as "lass D" in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
Because combustible metals typically have a very high flash point, a large amount of heat
must be applied to the metal before it begins to burn. However, sodium is a metal that can
catch fire when it comes into contact with air or water. Metal shavings are dangerous
because the high accessibility of oxygen to metal surfaces increases the likelihood of
combustion.

Cooking Fires with Oils and Fats (Class K)

Class K fires are caused by cooking oils and fats. These are class F fires in Europe and
Australia.
The following materials are commonly used in class K fires:
Vegetable Oil: This category includes cooking oils such as vegetable oil, canola oil, butter,
and so on.
Grease Buildup: Grease can build up behind and undercooking appliances. Inspections of
industrial kitchens are typically performed to ensure that there is no buildup of grease, which
poses a serious fire risk.
Typical fire-fighting substances include:
Water Mist: While water is not the best suppressant for Class K fires, misty water can be.
Foam: The majority of Class K fire extinguishers use a specific substance.
Conclusion
There are five basic types of fire. These classifications are used to determine the best ways
to put out fires. Furthermore, different types of fire extinguishers are used to put out various
types of fires. Use the type of fire extinguisher required by your local fire district for your
specific establishment and keep it in an approved fire extinguisher cabinet.

Class (SOURCE METHOD SUSTAINABLE

EXTINGUISHER)
A Paper wood Cooling blanketing Water type (C02
cartridge type)

Water (stored
pressor type)

Water bucket,

Sand bucket
B Petrol Starvation BCF
kerosene Smothering
diesel Break chain R. CO2

DRY CHEMICAL
POWDER

SAND BUCKET
C LPG Smothering BCF
Starvation
CNG CO2
D Sodium Smoothering Special type DCP
Phosphorus
E Motors Smoothering CO2
Transformer Starvation
DCP

K OIL Blanketing 1%AFFF fire

extinguisher.