The different types of Fire Extinguishers are being classified by the different colours.
| Colour: | Type Of Fire Extinguisher: | Able to use on: |
| Black | Carbon Dioxide | Class B & Electrical Fires |
| Blue | Dry Powder | Class A, B and C fires |
| Beige | Foam | Class A, B & D |
| Red | Water | Class A |
| Yellow | Wet Chemical | Class F |