Fire Extinguisher Types and Uses

Fire damage is a critical topic of our society it is a global issue, it can destroy properties on massive level. Unfortunately, most societies are not concentrating on that critical matter. Fire Extinguisher can be used in the area where the chances of fire damages are high. Read this article to know more about fire extinguishers, types of fire extinguishers, and uses of fire extinguishers.

What Is Fire Extinguisher?

A fire extinguisher is a special type of chemical in the shape of powder, foam, and gas. The main purpose of a fire extinguisher is to stop a fire or extinguish the fire damage.
A fire extinguisher is available in trolley mounted cylinder or in the shape of a portable cylinder.Some fire extinguisher Types and Uses are mentioned below.

Fire Extinguisher Types

There are the following fire extinguisher Types and Uses:

Dry chemical fire extinguishers
The dry chemical powder is a special type of chemical in powder form that is used to extinguish the fire. it is also known as ABC extinguishers because it is used to extinguish A class, B class, and C class fires. The dry chemical powder should be used in wide areas or in wide buildings.

Wet chemical fire extinguisher:

This type fire is extinguisher in wet chemical form that is used to extinguish the fire of class A and F. These are the fire result by burning of oil and fat. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are mostly used in restaurants and small home kitchens.

CO2 fire extinguisher:

The CO2 fire extinguisher is another useful fire extinguishing agent used for extinguishing the fire caused by flammable items like liquids and electrical fires. it is available in different sizes.

Foam based fire extinguisher
Foam based fire extinguisher is good for specially A class fire and B class fire. These fire cause by burning of gasoline, liquids and combustible items like wood etc.

Water fire extinguisher
This type of fire extinguisher is commonly use against A class fires. Water is common agent in water extinguisher. Most of the public buildings like school, commercial buildings restaurants need water fire extinguisher.

How To Use Fire Extinguisher?

Special training must be given fire extinguisher uses. Use extinguisher carefully to avoid danger.

Following are the steps while using fire extinguishers:

• Firstly, you need to pull the pin of fire extinguisher; this will help you to break the tamper seal.
• Second thing is to pointing the extinguisher nozzle called hose or horn at the base of the fire.
• Third important is to be done is that, squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
• Fourth thing is to sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it the fire.

Fire Extinguisher In Pakistan

In Pakistan, a well-known private limited company called Universal Fire Protection is dealing with firefighting equipment like fire extinguishers, fire safety items, fire security items maintenance, etc. UFP is providing its products in all cities of Pakistan.
Following are the class of brand fire extinguishers that UFP is providing.

NAFFCO fire extinguishers

include dry chemical powder, foam-type fire extinguishers, clean agent fire extinguishers, and wet chemical fire extinguishers in different amounts.
FIREX fire extinguishers include ABC fire extinguishers, CO2 fire extinguishers, water fire extinguishers, wet chemical fire extinguishers and foam type fire extinguisher.

Chines Fire Extinguisher:

Chinese fire extinguishers include DCP fire extinguisher, CO2 fire extinguisher, and Halotron fire extinguisher in different sizes.