Foam Fire Extinguishers in the UK

Foam fire extinguishers are perhaps the first type that comes to mind when we think of fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are colour coded depending on their type; foam fire extinguishers are red with an cream-coloured band at the top.

What Can Foam Fire Extinguishers Be Used For?

Foam fire extinguishers are to be used on Class A and Class B fires. These fire classes cover fires involving the following substances:

• Solid materials like wood, paper and textiles
• Flammable liquids like oil, diesel and petrol

The foam works by suffocating the material to prevent oxygen from worsening the fire. By forming a seal over the liquid, oxygen cannot get to it – it is important to note that foam extinguishers shouldn’t be used on free-flowing liquids; the foam won’t be able to form a seal.

Fire and Security Group are able to install, maintain and repair foam fire extinguishers for businesses around the UK. Our extinguishers are BS 5306-3-compliant, and kitemarked by the British Standard to certify their quality.

For more information about our foam fire extinguishers, simply contact us today and we’ll be happy to help.