Water Extinguishers | Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers | Dry Chemical Extinguishers
Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different classes of fire. The three most common types of fire extinguishers are:
Water (APW) Extinguishers
APWs are designed for Class A (wood, paper, cloth) fires only.
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers
CO2s are designed for Class B and C (flammable liquid and electrical) fires only.
Dry Chemical Extinguishers
An "ABC" extinguisher will have a label like this, indicating that it may be used on class A,B, and C fires.