A handy guide to Fire Extinguishers

We know a picture paints a thousand words, so we’ve put together this info-graphic on a guide to fire extinguishers for you.

  • Water — Red — for use with soild fuels (wood/paper etc.) Must NOT be used with liquid or electrical fires
  • Dry Powder — Blue — for use with gaseous and electrical fires
  • Foam — Cream — for use with wood, paper, textiles & flammable liquid. NOT for electrical fires
  • Co2 — Black — for use with liquid, gaseous and electrical fires
  • Vaporising Liquids — Green — for use with wood, liquid (grease, oils) gaseous (if no explosion risk and electrical)

If in any doubt please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0845 884 7000 or email technical@channelsafety.co.uk

Fire Extinguisher - Infographics