{"id":1197,"date":"2017-11-06T08:02:22","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T08:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safety4all.be\/?p=1197"},"modified":"2018-10-08T10:09:35","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T10:09:35","slug":"brandblussers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safety4all.be\/en\/fire-safety\/brandblussers\/","title":{"rendered":"Which type of fire extinguisher is the best to be used? There is a golden rule:"},"content":{"rendered":"

A burning fryer should be extinguished with a grease extinguisher. A fire in the electrical line should be extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher. For a burning armchair, you can choose between foam, powder and water extinguishing agent. Sure … right? These golden tips will help you to make the right choice in emergency situations.<\/em><\/p>\n

Imagine: It is burning and you want to extinguish the fire. What do you have to do? Our golden rule is to take the fire extinguisher, which is nearest to the fireplace. In a technical room, you will find other fire extinguishers than in a kitchen or office. You can therefore assume that the extinguisher, which is located near the erupting fireplace, is suitable for extinguishing.<\/p>\n

In addition, it is marked on the fire extinguisher, for which type of fire extinguishing it is intended. Find out more specifically for which fire classes you should use which fire extinguisher.<\/p>\n

There are six fire classes, each with its own symbol:<\/p>\n