Our Selection of Fire Extinguishers Protects Against Every Hazard

Selection of portable fire extinguishers per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 for a given situation shall be determined by the type and size of fire most likely to occur. The hazards and energized electrical equipment in the area as well as other factors come into play when choosing the correct chemical for your home or business’ potential for fires. Read the label on the front to see if the fire extinguisher in your area is suitable for your type of hazard.

• Class A Fires are fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics.
• Class B Fires are fires in flammable liquids, petroleum greases, tars, oils, oil-based paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols, and flammable gases.
• Class C fires are fires that involve energized electrical equipment.
• Class D fires are fires in combustible materials, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, and other combustible metal powders, flakes or shavings.
• Class K fires are fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media. 

It’s crucial to choose an extinguisher that best meets your needs and can protect against your planned activities or business operations in case of a fire emergency. For example, you would want to use a clean agent fire extinguisher, CO2 or other type on expensive electronics because a dry chemical ABC extinguisher runs the risk of damage your equipment.

At American Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc., our annual maintenance or monthly inspections will keep you safe with the right equipment for your needs. If you're interested, get in touch with us at 1-727-457-7439  and we'll gladly offer you our advice!