I mentioned in an earlier post that my brother-in-law is a retired fireman and we were going to have him give us some lessons in fire safety for our truck. These may seem very basic to some of you but in case you haven't thought about it, maybe there are some helpful tips here. Here are the tips he passed on to us:
Fire Extinguisher Hints for an ABC dry chemical extinguisher
1. A 10 lb Fire Extinguisher is recommended for a C, D, or E size truck.
2. The extinguisher should be bungie corded or held down securely so it will not bounce around.
3. The small extinguisher that comes with the truck is okay for the front of the sleeper but it is a good idea to have a larger one in the tool box.
4. At least twice a year, take out the fire extinguisher and rotate it up and down. You should hear the powder inside moving. It tends to settle and pack when sitting for long periods of time.
5. If the extinguisher does not spray the first time you attempt to use it turn it upside down and lightly thump it against an object to try to loosen the powder inside.
6. To use: pull the pin and aim the spray at the base of the fire – not at the flames where the heat seems to come from. It is a common mistake to panic and spray the flames which will not put out the fire.
7. Spray a steady spray at the base of the fire then step back and look to see if it is still burning. If so, spray steady again at the area still burning.
8. If a tire is burning or involved in the fire do not attempt to put it out with the extinguisher. A tire will burn hot and fast and usually can not be extinguished with a small fire extinguisher.
9. Once the extinguisher has been used it will need to be recharged by a professional company. These companies will recharge the extinguisher and reset the seal and test the extinguisher. Do not attempt to use one again after the pin has been pulled and the extinguisher has been used until it has been recharged.
India Hamner
[font color="purple"] FEDEX [/font][font color="blue"]Custom Critical[/font]
D Unit
He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit.
Fire Extinguisher Hints for an ABC dry chemical extinguisher
1. A 10 lb Fire Extinguisher is recommended for a C, D, or E size truck.
2. The extinguisher should be bungie corded or held down securely so it will not bounce around.
3. The small extinguisher that comes with the truck is okay for the front of the sleeper but it is a good idea to have a larger one in the tool box.
4. At least twice a year, take out the fire extinguisher and rotate it up and down. You should hear the powder inside moving. It tends to settle and pack when sitting for long periods of time.
5. If the extinguisher does not spray the first time you attempt to use it turn it upside down and lightly thump it against an object to try to loosen the powder inside.
6. To use: pull the pin and aim the spray at the base of the fire – not at the flames where the heat seems to come from. It is a common mistake to panic and spray the flames which will not put out the fire.
7. Spray a steady spray at the base of the fire then step back and look to see if it is still burning. If so, spray steady again at the area still burning.
8. If a tire is burning or involved in the fire do not attempt to put it out with the extinguisher. A tire will burn hot and fast and usually can not be extinguished with a small fire extinguisher.
9. Once the extinguisher has been used it will need to be recharged by a professional company. These companies will recharge the extinguisher and reset the seal and test the extinguisher. Do not attempt to use one again after the pin has been pulled and the extinguisher has been used until it has been recharged.
India Hamner
[font color="purple"] FEDEX [/font][font color="blue"]Custom Critical[/font]
D Unit
He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit.
