18. Fire Classifications

Lesson 18/19 | Study Time: 30 Min

Course: Fire Safety Awareness

The UK puts fire into six fire classes.

Knowing the classes will help you to identify the type of fire and type of extinguisher that needs to be used. Even if you don’t attempt to put the fire out, the information will be useful for the Fire Service when they tackle the fire.

The 6 classes of fire are:

Fires involving solid materials such as fabric, paper and wood.

Fires involving flammable or combustible liquids. Petrol, grease and oil fires are included in this class.

Fires that involve flammable gases. Includes hydrogen, butane and methane.

Fires that involve combustible metals. Includes chemicals such as megnesium aluminum and potassium.

Class E

Fires involving electrical appliances. Except when the power supply is turned off then an electrical fire can fall into any category.

Class F

Fires that involve cooking fats and oils. Typically a chip pan fire.

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1- 1. How fires start and continue – the Fire Tetrahedron 2- 2. Preventing electrical fires 3- 3. The fire dangers of smoking 4- 4. Dangers of fire from the accumulation of rubbish, paper and other combustible materials 5- 5. The dangers of fire from the misuse of heaters and open fires 6- 6. The dangers of fire and cooking 7- 7. The dangers of fire – Other things to consider 8- 8. The effects of fire – Burns 9- 9. The effects of fire – Smoke inhalation 10- 10. The dangers of toxic fumes 11- 11. Fire prevention and control 12- 12. What to do and NOT do if the fire alarm is activated 13- 13. What to do and NOT do if you discover a fire 14- 14. How to deal with a fire 15- 15. Different types of fire extinguisher and their correct use 16- 16. How to use a fire extinguisher properly 17- 17. Fire Blankets 18- 18. Fire Classifications 19- 19. Fire safety in the workplace