| American | Australia/European | Material | Type of Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Class A | Ordinary Combustable | Wood, Cloth, Paper, Plastic, Rubber |
| Class B | Class B CLass C | Flamable Liquid | Petrol/Gasoline, Oil, Paint |
| Class C | Class E | Electrical (Circuit) | faulty wiring, overloaded circuits |
| Class D | Class D | Metal | Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Titanium, aluminium |
| Class K | Class F | Cooking | Hot Grease, Cooking Oil |