Extinguishing Fires

The following methods are the ways that fires are extinguished depending on the source of the fire and the type of fire extinguisher used.

Starvation:

By removing the fuel we starve the fire, disconnect the mains supply, disconnect the battery etc

Smothering:

By smothering the fire we remove the oxygen, cover with a fire blanket, foam application covering the surface.

Cooling:

By damping down with water, foam or wet chemical fire extinguisher.

Chemical interference:

By disrupting the combustion process, using a dry powder extinguisher.