Fire extinguisher training is required to work on projects where open flame, ignition source, or spark-creating devices are used, and is available through Protective Services. This training is monitored for completion through the WPC process of EHS.

For guidance on selecting the proper fire extinguisher, contact Protective Services.

Burning Materials

Ordinary combustible materials, such as cellulose products, wood, paper, cloth, plastics, or rubber: 

• • Water, multipurpose dry chemical (Class A:B:C)

Flammable or combustible liquids, such as oils, gasoline, alcohol, and solvents:

• • Clean agent or dry chemical (Class B:C or Class A:B:C)

Energized electrical equipment or wiring:

• • Clean agent or dry chemical (Class B:C or Class A:B:C)

 Water reactive: Burning magnesium, lithium, thorium, uranium, potassium, or sodium metals:

• • G-1 powder (special graphite),  Met-L-X (sodium chloride), or Lith-X Pyrophoric chemicals:

  • Class D (for burning metals) with Class A:B:C nearby for other combustibles

Fires in cooking appliances involving combustible media (oils and fats):

• • Wet chemical (Class K)

Fire extinguishers are inspected monthly and serviced annually. Report damaged fire extinguishers to the Building Facility Manager, Peter Marietta. More information on fire extinguishers can be found in Protective Services, Standard Operating Guidelines, Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, 07.11.001.103.01, latest revision.