
Extinguisher rating Intended use
Type A For use on fires involving combustible materials such as wood, cloth and paper.
Type B For use on flammable liquid fires, including kitchen grease. Never use water on this type of fire!
Type C For use in fires involving energized electrical equipment.
Type ABC Works on all three types of fires listed above.
TYPE D For use on fires that involve metals that can burn.
TYPE K These fire extinguishers are specifically designed to extinguish fires involving grease fires.