New & Refill Foam Extinguishers

Description

• Overview:
  Foam fire extinguishers are most common type of extinguisher for Class B fires, but also work on Class A fires as they are water-based.
• Use for:
  – Organic materials such as:
  o Paper and cardboard
  o Fabrics and textiles
  o Wood and coal
  Plus:
  – Flammable liquids, like paint and petrol

  Do not use for:
  – Kitchen fires
  – Fires involving electrical equipment
  – Flammable metals

  Types of premises/business who may need Foam extinguishers:
  – Buildings constructed of wood or other organic materials
  – Premises where there are organic materials to be found such as:
  o Offices
  o Schools
  o Hospitals
  o Residential properties
  o Warehouses
  – Buildings where flammable liquids are stored

  In fact most buildings need either water or foam extinguishers