Layout for the labels of fire extinguisher here in the Philippines are based on the Philippine National Standard (PNS) which were strictly enforced and implemented by the Department of Trade, Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI BPS). For use with ordinary materials like cloth, wood and paper. Classification of fire extinguisher can be visually identified thru its label (refer to picture with yellow box).
FIRE EXTINGUISHER HOW TO
It is important to use the appropriate extinguisher for the type of substance that is burning (wood, oil, electrics, etc.) as shown by the classification below:Ĭlass A: suitable for combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard and most plastics.Ĭlass B: required when the fire involves flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol, kerosene, grease and oil.Ĭlass C: best suited for fires involving electrical equipment such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. Its easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you can remember the acronym PASS, which stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. There are five primary types of fire extinguishers, each designed to put out different kinds of fires.
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