Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers & Fire ball

  • Water: For solid combustibles like wood and paper

  • Foam: For flammable liquids

  • CO₂: For electrical fires and sensitive equipment

  • Dry Powder: Multi-purpose for solids, liquids, and electrical fires

  • Wet Chemical: For cooking oil and fat fires

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Description

Fire extinguishers are portable devices used to control or extinguish small fires in emergency situations. They are a key component of fire safety in homes, offices, factories, and industrial facilities. Choosing the correct type of extinguisher depends on the nature of the fire.

Types of Fire Extinguishers:

  1. Water Fire Extinguishers:

    • Use water to cool and extinguish fires

    • Suitable for solid combustible materials (wood, paper, textiles)

  2. Foam Fire Extinguishers:

    • Apply foam to smother flammable liquid fires (petrol, oil)

    • Prevents re-ignition

  3. CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) Fire Extinguishers:

    • Displaces oxygen to extinguish fires without leaving residue

    • Ideal for electrical fires and sensitive equipment

  4. Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers:

    • Interrupts the chemical reaction of the fire

    • Can be used on solid, liquid, and electrical fires (multi-purpose)

  5. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers:

    • Specifically designed for cooking oil and fat fires (Class F)

    • Cool and form a soapy layer to prevent re-ignition

Key Advantages:

  • Quick and easy to use

  • Portable and accessible for immediate response

  • Variety of types to address specific fire hazards

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