Extinghuishers are classified according to the type of extinguishing medium they contain. At the present the types of extinguishers and the uses for which they are recommended are as follows:
| Extinguishing Medium | Recommended for use on fires involving |
| Water, Water with additives | Wood, paper, textiles and similar material |
| Foam | Wood, paper, textiles and flammable liquids |
| Dry powder/dry chemical (standard/ class B,C) | flammable liquids, electrical equipment and flammable gases |
| Dry powder/dry chemical (Multiple or general purpose/ classes A,B,C) | Wood, paper, textiles, flammable liquids, electrical equipment and flammable gases |
| Dry powder/ dry chemical (metal) | Combustible metals |
| Wet chemical for class F or K | flammable liquids and electrical equipment |
| Clean agents |
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