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Camp fire |
Types of Fire:
Fire extinguishers used on the medical campus are only to be
used after the R-A-C-E fire plan has been followed. All personnel should know the
location and types of fire extinguishers in their area and know how to use them.
Fire Type |
Extinguisher Type |
Class A Fire
Wood, paper, textiles, and other ordinary combustibles |
Class A or ABC Extinguisher
Uses water, water-based chemical, foam, or multi-purpose dry chemical.
A strictly Class A extinguisher contains only water. |
Class B Fire
Flammable liquids, oils, solvents, paint, grease, etc. |
Class ABC or BC Extinguisher
Uses foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide, to put out the fire
by smothering it or cutting off the oxygen. |
Class C Fire
Electrical: Live or energized electric wires or equipment. |
Class ABC or BC Extinguisher
Uses foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide to put out the fire
by smothering it or cutting off the oxygen. |
Class D Fire
Combustible metals (magnesium, titanium, potassium, etc.) |
Class D Extinguisher
Uses dry powder or other special sodium extinguishing agents | | |
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