Auto Vehicle Fires: Be Prepared In Case of Emergency
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: