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Which type of fire extinguisher? |
| Whatever type or make of fire extinguisher you choose, make sure it conforms to the appropriate British Standards (BSEN3 and BS7863). Look for the Kitemark or the special British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE) mark. | | | Class of fire | Image | Type of fire | Fire Extinguisher | | A |  | Combustible solids
such as paper, wood, plastic | Water, foam, dry powder, wet chemical | | B |  | Flammable liquids
such as paraffin, petrol, oil | Dry powder, foam, CO2 | | C |  | Flammable gases
such as propane, butane, methane | Dry powder, CO2 | | D |  | Flammable metals
such as aluminium, magnesium, titanium | Specially formulated dry powder | | E |  | Electrical hazards | CO2, dry powder | | F |  | Cooking oil and fat | Wet chemical |
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