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There are four different types, or classes, of fire:
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Class A fires involve solid materials of an organic nature such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber and plastics that do not melt. |
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Class B fires involves liquids. They include petrol, diesel, thinners, oils, paints, wax, cooking fat and plastics that melt. |
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Class C fires involve electricity. |
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Class D fires involve flammable metals such as magnesium, aluminium, titanium, sodium and potassium. |
Each type of fire poses their own particular risk. Try and answer these questions, explaining your answer.
1. Would you use water on a type C fire?
2. Would you use water on a chip pan fire?
3. Copy and complete the table:
| What is burning? |
Fire Type |
A |
B |
C |
D |
| Wood |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
| Petrol |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Wax |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| A Television |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Manganese |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Paint Stripper |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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