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The following are some causes of vehicle fires:
Pay attention to the following:
Knowing how to fight fires is important. Drivers who are not prepared have made fires worse. Know how the fire extinguisher works. Study the instructions printed on the extinguisher before you need it. Here are some procedures to follow in case of fire.
Pull Off the Road. The first step is to get the vehicle off the road and stop. In doing so:
Keep the Fire from Spreading. Before trying to put out the fire, make sure that it does not spread any further.
Extinguish the Fire. Here are some rules to follow in putting out a fire:
Use the Right Fire Extinguisher.
If you have a vehicle fire you should not:
Pull Off the Road. The first step is to get the vehicle off the road and stop. In doing so:
The B:C type fire extinguisher is designed to work on:
The A:B:C type fire extinguisher is designed to work on:
Water can be used on wood, paper or cloth, but do not use water on:
When using a fire extinguisher:
Extinguish the Fire. Here are some rules to follow in putting out a fire:
If you have an engine fire or a fire in the trailer:
With an engine fire, turn off the engine as soon as you can. Do not open the hood if you can avoid it. Shoot foam through louvers, radiator or from the vehicle’s underside.
For a cargo fire in a van or box trailer, keep the doors shut, especially if your cargo contains hazardous materials. Opening the van doors will supply the fire with oxygen and can cause it to burn very fast.
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