Few drivers think of a fire extinguisher as a critical component of their car safety kit. A fire extinguisher within reach inside the vehicle can be useful in an emergency or to quickly put out a small, smoldering fire.

Vehicle Fire Safety Tips

• Make sure that everyone has exited the vehicle.
• Use your extinguisher only to keep a small, smoldering, contained fire from growing or to create a safe pathway from the vehicle.
• Read the instructions and become familiar with your fire extinguisher’s parts and operation BEFORE a fire breaks out.
• Remember the “PASS” method: