Community Risk Reduction Day 4- Fire Extinguishers and How To Use Them The Fire Triangle A fire needs three things to burn: • Fuel • Heat • Oxygen Remove one, and the fire goes out. Classifications of Fires • Class A: Wood, paper, trash • Class B: Flammable liquids/fuels • Class C: Electrical fires Types of Fire Extinguishers • Water Can: Class A fires • CO₂: Class A & B fires • Dry Chemical: Class A, B & C fires Proper Placement • Keep extinguishers near doors • Never let the fire get between y