🔍 Key Concepts
• Fire classification system (A, B, C, D) used in maritime and industrial settings
• Typical fuels for ordinary combustibles vs flammable liquids, electrical fires, and metal fires
• What type of portable extinguisher is used on fabric, wood, and paper
đź’ Think About
• Think about what linen is made of and which broad fuel category that belongs to
• Compare linen to gasoline, live electrical equipment, and burning magnesium – which group does it resemble most?
• Ask yourself which class of fire your standard water or foam extinguisher is normally used on
âś… Before You Answer
• Verify which class covers wood, paper, cloth, and similar materials
• Confirm which classes are specifically for flammable liquids, energized electrical equipment, and combustible metals so you can rule them out
• Match the correct letter (A, B, C, or D) to the group that includes cloth/fabric/linen