1 (336) 871-2334
5086 NC HWY 704 Sandy Ridge,NC.
Effective Through Teamwork
Welcome to the Official Website for the Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue, Sandy Ridge, North Carolina
The firefighters proudly serve the citizens of the Northeast Stokes fire district
ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, IS PROPERTY OF
NORTHEAST STOKES VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE.
CONTENT PROUDLY MAINTAINED BY A VOLUNTEER
Contact Information
To Contact Chief Clark, Click link below to Email. To contact ASST. Chief Webb, Click link below to Email. To Contact the Firehouse, Click link below to
Fire classification
Fires can be placed into different classes depending on what material is burning. This classification then gives us
information on the type of fire extinguisher we should use to put out the flames.
Not all fires require the same type of extinguisher and the correct type has to be used for each blaze. Different fire
extinguisher types are used to differentiate the best ones to use on the type of fire you are confronting.
Class A
Class A fires are burning flammable solids as fuel. Examples of these include paper and wood.
Extinguishers that can be used: Water, Foam, ABC Dry powder, Wet chemical
Class B
Class B fires are burning flammable liquids. Examples include petrol and paint.
Extinguishers that can be used: Foam, CO2 Gas, ABC Dry powder
Class C
Class C fires burn flammable gases. A couple of examples are propane and butane.
Extinguishers that can be used: ABC Dry powder
Class D
Class D fires are burning flammable metals. These may include lithium or magnesium.
Extinguishers that can be used: Dry Special Powder
Electrical
Any fire involving electrical equipment is classed as an electrical fire
Extinguishers that can be used: CO2 Gas, ABC Dry powder
Class F
Class F fires are burning cooking oils or fat.
Extinguishers that can be used: Wet chemical
So, which fire extinguisher is the right one for me?
You first need to ask yourself, where will I be using the fire extinguisher?
Are you concerned about a grease fire in your kitchen?
Then a Class B fire extinguisher that is used on flammable liquids, such as grease, is the
right one for you.
Do you have a wood stove, a fire place or a fire pit?
Then a Class A fire extinguisher that is used to put out fires from wood and paper is the
right one for you.
However, the safest thing to do is to get a combination multipurpose extinguishers that
covers type A, B and C. This way, 3 out of 4 of these classes are covered.
Tips to help you use your extinguisher:
Make sure you have the right class of fire extinguisher for what you need.
These are relatively inexpensive so get an extinguisher for each level of your house. (Including the basement and your garage)
Get an extinguisher you can lift easily by yourself.
Make sure you keep it in an area that is easy to get it out in case of an emergency
Train each member of the family on how to use it
Make sure your smoke detectors have fresh batteries so they will work properly in an emergency. Change them annually and test them monthly.
If you are unsure on the proper use of a Fire Extinghuisher and you live or your place of business is inside the Northeast Stokes Fire
district you can contact the Northeast Stokes Fire & and request to have a training class scheduled (Minimum participation per class)
is 8 to 10 interested individuals. Please contact
Assist Chief: John Webb
If you live or your place of business is outside the district then please contact Scott Aaron Fire Marshal
Family Safety Tips:
Effective Through Teamwork
5086 NC HWY 704 Sandy Ridge,NC.
Welcome to the Official Website for the
Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue, Sandy Ridge, NC
The firefighters proudly serve the
citizens of the Northeast Stokes fire district
1 (336) 871-2334
Contact Information
To Contact Chief Clark, Click link below to Email. To contact ASST. Chief Webb, Click link below to Email. To Contact the Firehouse, Click link below to Email.
ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, IS PROPERTY OF
NORTHEAST STOKES VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE.
CONTENT PROUDLY MAINTAINED BY A VOLUNTEER
Fire classification
Fires can be placed into different
classes depending on what material
is burning. This classification then
gives us information on the type of
fire extinguisher we should use to
put out the flames.
Not all fires require the same type
of extinguisher and the correct type
has to be used for each blaze.
Different fire extinguisher types are
used to differentiate the best ones to
use on the type of fire you are
confronting.
Class A
Class A fires are burning flammable
solids as fuel. Examples of these
include paper and wood.
Extinguishers that can be used:
Water, Foam, ABC Dry powder,
Wet chemical
Class B
Class B fires are burning flammable
liquids. Examples include petrol
and paint.
Extinguishers that can be used:
Foam, CO2 Gas, ABC Dry powder
Class C
Class C fires burn flammable gases.
A couple of examples are propane
and butane.
Extinguishers that can be used:
ABC Dry powder
Class D
Class D fires are burning flammable
metals. These may include lithium
or magnesium.
Extinguishers that can be used:
Dry Special Powder
Electrical
Any fire involving electrical
equipment is classed as an electrical
fire
Extinguishers that can be used:
CO2 Gas, ABC Dry powder
Class F
Class F fires are burning cooking
oils or fat.
Extinguishers that can be used: Wet chemical
So, which fire extinguisher is the right
one for me?
You first need to ask yourself, where will I be using the
fire extinguisher?
Are you concerned about a grease fire in
your kitchen?
Then a Class B fire extinguisher that is used on
flammable liquids, such as grease, is the right one for you.
Do you have a wood stove, a fire place
or a fire pit?
Then a Class A fire extinguisher that is used to put out
fires from wood and paper is the right one for you.
However, the safest thing to do is to get a combination
multipurpose extinguishers that covers type A, B and C.
This way, 3 out of 4 of these classes are covered.
Tips to help you use your extinguisher:
Make sure you have the right class of fire extinguisher for
what you need.
These are relatively inexpensive so get an extinguisher for
each level of your house. (Including the basement and
your garage)
Get an extinguisher you can lift easily by yourself.
Make sure you keep it in an area that is easy to get it out
in case of an emergency
Train each member of the family on how to use it
Make sure your smoke detectors have fresh batteries so
they will work properly in an emergency. Change them
annually and test them monthly.
If you are unsure on the proper use of a Fire
Extinghuisher and you live or your place of business is
inside the Northeast Stokes Fire
district you can contact the Northeast Stokes Fire & and
request to have a training class scheduled (Minimum
participation per class)
is 8 to 10 interested individuals. Please contact
Assist Chief: John Webb
If you live or your place of business is outside the district
then please contact Scott Aaron Fire Marshal
Family
Safety Tips:
