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The cook has reported a fire in the deep fat fryer. What class of fire would this be?

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The cook has reported a fire in the deep fat fryer. What class of fire would this be?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Different classes of fire (A, B, C, D, K) and what type of fuel each one involves • What burning cooking oils and fats are specifically classified as, especially in galley/deep-fat fryer fires • How marine and shore-based fire classifications may use an additional class for combustible metals

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What is actually burning in a deep fat fryer — is it solids like wood/paper, flammable liquids like gasoline, metals, or cooking oils/grease? • Which fire class is specifically intended for kitchen and galley fires involving cooking media such as animal or vegetable oils? • Which option represents combustible metal fires (like magnesium or sodium), and can that reasonably apply to a deep fat fryer?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be sure you know which class is for ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth) so you can rule that out if needed. • Identify which class is for flammable liquids and gases (like fuel oil, gasoline) and compare that to cooking oil in a fryer. • Confirm which class is dedicated to cooking oils and fats commonly found in commercial kitchens and vessel galleys.