Extinguisher Class Reference
Choose a fuel and a fire category to view a local educational reference. It does not recommend equipment or firefighting actions.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Choose the fuel involved.
- Choose an OSHA educational fire category.
- Read the category description and keep alarm and evacuation first.
Educational reference
Class labels are presented as a brief educational reference based on OSHA terminology. They do not identify a suitable extinguisher or a safe response.
Emergency priority
Sound the alarm, evacuate, and follow the site emergency plan. Only trained people should act under that plan.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Does this recommend an extinguisher?
No. It does not recommend extinguisher types, quantities, agents, or firefighting actions.