(Wood, paper, coal, etc..)
The following table contains the classification of the fire types:
| SYMBOL | FIRE CLASS | DESCRIPTION | EXTINGUISHING |
| |
A | Solid fuels (Wood, paper, coal, etc..) |
Water, foam, chemical powders. |
|
B | Flammable liquids (bezel, diesel, alcohol, etc..) | Foam, carbon dioxide, chemical powders. |
|
C | Flammable gases (propane gas, methane, hydrogen, etc..) | Carbon dioxide, chemical powders, halogenated hydrocarbons. |
It is very important to use the correct extinguishing agent according to each fire class; normally, water can be used only for class A fires, together with chemical extinguishing agents (portable or fixed devices).
Refer to Chapters for more information on using portable fire extinguishers.