It is very important to choose the proper fire extinguisher. Extinguishing
agents have differing attributes, which make them more or less appropriate
for use, depending on the type of fire, and the setting in which they
will be used. Some agents can be used on more than one type of fire,
and some have very specialized characteristics that make them particularly
suitable for a specific type of fire situation. The label on each Kidde
fire extinguishers has a color coded box that helps users determine
at a glance which type of fire it can be used on, the agent it contains,
and the class of fire and type of setting for which it is listed. The
chart below provides an overview of each extinguishing agent. |
