How often do you practice with your fire extinguisher?

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  • DBMJR1

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    There is a house fire approximately every 88 seconds in the U.S.

    Structure fires, in general, are much more frequent.

    You are much more likely to suffer a house fire, than a home invasion.
     

    xobelkcat

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    Good on you bringing this up. We all need to be able to protect our loved ones at home.

    A good friend of mine recently had a house fire. He and his family made it out ok, but it was luck or Devine intervention. His smoke detectors were in good working order, yet the two closest to the origin of the fire melted before they went off. My friend woke up to choking on thick smoke, and got the family out. The whole family had fell asleep downstairs in the living room, making a speedy exit possible.

    Fire extinguisher wouldn’t have helped at all in this situation as the fire was in the walls and got out of control before anyone knew.

    Having a plan in place and running random drills like in school will help your family’s chances of surviving a house fire.
     

    Gator 45/70

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    Shoot man, I have been to a dozen schools in firefighting.
    Added bonus2 platform fires where we were instructed to evacuate, But I didn't both times,Stayed behind to fight the fire.
    One thing about a platform fire,Everyone responds,Shrimp boats and all +3 helicopters, Fun times in the gulf!
     

    MOTOR51

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    Shoot man, I have been to a dozen schools in firefighting.
    Added bonus2 platform fires where we were instructed to evacuate, But I didn't both times,Stayed behind to fight the fire.
    One thing about a platform fire,Everyone responds,Shrimp boats and all +3 helicopters, Fun times in the gulf!

    Fight fire or jump into shark infested waters. I’m taking my chances with the fire lol


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    buttanic

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    Maybe your right....Its those crazy trigger fish that are territorial lil suckers,Guess that's why I never took up diving?

    Had a trigger fish latch on to my dive buddy's hand between the thumb and forefinger and wouldn't let go. He had to climb into the boat with it on his hand and I had to pry it off. Mean little SOB's, they will attack especially if they are guarding eggs.
     

    dantheman

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    Many people don't even have a home fire extinguisher . Years ago , my neighbor jerked my back door open and screamed " FIRE " and turned around and ran back home . I grabbed my extinguisher and ran next door and put out a huge grease fire on her stove . They didn't have an extinguisher in their home .
     

    DBMJR1

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    Shoot man, I have been to a dozen schools in firefighting.
    Added bonus2 platform fires where we were instructed to evacuate, But I didn't both times,Stayed behind to fight the fire.
    One thing about a platform fire,Everyone responds,Shrimp boats and all +3 helicopters, Fun times in the gulf!

    Good on you. I really expected more firefighters to speak up on this thread.
    A bit disappointed.

    Fight fire or jump into shark infested waters. I’m taking my chances with the fire lol


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    I'd fight it until I had to retreat. I'd rather face sharks than burn.

    Many people don't even have a home fire extinguisher . Years ago , my neighbor jerked my back door open and screamed " FIRE " and turned around and ran back home . I grabbed my extinguisher and ran next door and put out a huge grease fire on her stove . They didn't have an extinguisher in their home .

    I hope she corrected that situation. Everyone should have, and know how to use, a fire extinguisher.
    A fire extinguisher and smoke alarms combined are a whole lot cheaper than a carry weapon, and much more likely to save your family's life.


    That's a great deal. I think I'll pick up a pair, and put one in the back of my truck.

    Thank You

    Well done sir.

    ;)
     

    Paintball

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    I check it regularly, but only practice once a year or so.




    At least it has 1000 lumens....

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    DBMJR1

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    I replace my extinguishers as they expire. I generally move the expired one out near my BBQ pit, in the backyard.

    My grill caught on fire once. I had to use that extinguisher.

    It does take a little practice to put out a fire effectively.

    Taking a class, or getting some training wouldn't be a horrible idea.

    The most important thing though, is to have working smoke detectors, and a current fire extinguisher.
     

    Bangswitch

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    I replace my extinguishers as they expire. I generally move the expired one out near my BBQ pit, in the backyard.

    My grill caught on fire once. I had to use that extinguisher.

    It does take a little practice to put out a fire effectively.

    Taking a class, or getting some training wouldn't be a horrible idea.

    The most important thing though, is to have working smoke detectors, and a current fire extinguisher.

    I’ve had some small fires in the garage couple times. I keep one in the garage and one next to the stove. I never had to use them to put out a fire. I’ve smothered a couple.
     
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    troy_mclure

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    i practice yearly with the kids. each gets a turn putting out a gasoline fire in the grass and a metal bowl.
    extinguishers are cheap and practice is valuable.
     

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