Choosing the Right Extinguisher for Each Risk: ABE, CO2, Water, Foam, Wet-chemical

Jerrytalbotta03 Sep, 2025Business

Selecting a fire extinguisher is not a lucky dip. The right unit depends on the fuel, the setting, and who will use it. Australia recognises six classes: A solids, B liquids, C gases, D metals, E energised electrical, and F cooking oils. Each behaves differently and needs a different control method. Pick the wrong medium and you can spread the fire or endanger the operator.