Fire Safety Training Glossary
This is a list of helpful information relating to the information on this website.
Types of Fire Extingushers
Water
These are suitable for solid fuelled fires only.
Foam
These can be used on either solid or liquid fuelled fires.
Dry Powder
These are the most versatile as they can be used on all kinds of fire while offering after fire protection.
Carbon Dioxide
These are very effective against electrical fires but offer no after fire protection.
Classes of Fire
Class A
There are fires fuelled by solid materials. Examples: Wood, Cloth
Class B
These are fires fuelled by liquids or liquefiable solids. Examples: Petrol, Motor Oil, Paint
Class C
These are fires fuelled by gases. Examples: Hydrogen, Propane, Butane
Class D
These are fires fuelled by combustible metals. Examples Sodium or Potassium
Class E
These are fires fuelled by electrically charged objects and may involve from any solid or liquid fuels.
Class F
These are fires fuelled by cooking oils or fats. These are given a separate class as they burn much hotter than other fuels and as such normal fire extinguishers are ineffective.
Other Fire Training Terms
Fire Marshal
An appointed member of staff responsible for ensuring staff adhere to fire safety protocols and identifying/rectifying risks.
Fire Hazard
This is a situation which presents a risk of causing a fire or impeding evacuation or resolution.
Risk Assessment
A procedure for identifying, reducing and documenting risks within a place of work.
Regulatory Reform
This is a legal process which consolidates individual pieces of legislation to make a cohesive policy.
Disaster Recovery
This is a plan of action based on a worst case scenario which aims to minimise or eliminate the effects of a disaster.
Arson
The act of deliberately causing a fire.
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