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Maybe not quickly, but probably quickly enough. If one assesses the real need of a fire extinguisher, then really a single 5# unit is not enough to handle most situations. Any reputable (experienced) overland/off road outfitter always recommends 2 - 5# units or a single 10# unit (or more).
Maybe not quickly, but probably quickly enough. If one assesses the real need of a fire extinguisher, then really a single 5# unit is not enough to handle most situations. Any reputable (experienced) overland/off road outfitter always recommends 2 - 5# units or a single 10# unit (or more).
FYI/FWIW
Kind of like what I was thinking. Also, 5 more seconds spent getting it isn't going to make a difference in whatever you're using it for. Otherwise, you might as well just pile all of your gear in the front passenger seat.
I keep one in the rear driver's door cupholder. I had the same dilemma about quick access if I put it under the rear seat. A fire extinguisher isn't something I want to have to take an extra second to get to. It'd be even worse if a passenger was in the rear seat.
That's good then. Have you ever snagged the holder on you pants?
Huh? It's no where near the pant leg. And, I'm glad I have your approval.
Originally Posted by bassJAM
I keep one in the rear driver's door cupholder. I had the same dilemma about quick access if I put it under the rear seat. A fire extinguisher isn't something I want to have to take an extra second to get to. It'd be even worse if a passenger was in the rear seat.
Looking forward to and pre-preparing for a potential situation is good. Knowing the real possibilities and being prepared is better.
As someone who has literally pulled a child out of a burning car, I can tell you that wrong action is responsible for as many deaths/injuries as inaction. Pulling up on a burning car (engine compartment) in the middle of nowhere (CA88 west of Kirkwood) at night, and seeing 3 people freaking out about the 8-something year old in the back seat is really scary. But all it took was yanking the door open and undoing the seatbelt, grab the kid and run a few feet away. Alls good. But watching the folks just stand there doing nothing was weird. There was no way a 5# was going to save anything. Not even 2. So make sure you PROPERLY assess the situation. A few seconds will not make a difference in the real world. Either you can, or you can't help with a little 5 pounder.
Rather than worry about the perfect place to put a 5 pounder, you'd do much more good getting First Aid/CPR certified, trust me! And yes, I am. $100 every 2 years. THAT, I have used...
Last edited by STingray1300; 12-19-2017 at 12:13 AM.
I keep one in the rear driver's door cupholder. I had the same dilemma about quick access if I put it under the rear seat. A fire extinguisher isn't something I want to have to take an extra second to get to. It'd be even worse if a passenger was in the rear seat.
Huh? It's no where near the pant leg. And, I'm glad I have your approval.
Looking forward to and pre-preparing for a potential situation is good. Knowing the real possibilities and being prepared is better.
As someone who has literally pulled a child out of a burning car, I can tell you that wrong action is responsible for as many deaths/injuries as inaction. Pulling up on a burning car (engine compartment) in the middle of nowhere (CA88 west of Kirkwood) at night, and seeing 3 people freaking out about the 8-something year old in the back seat is really scary. But all it took was yanking the door open and undoing the seatbelt, grab the kid and run a few feet away. Alls good. But watching the folks just stand there doing nothing was weird. There was no way a 5# was going to save anything. Not even 2. So make sure you PROPERLY assess the situation. A few seconds will not make a difference in the real world. Either you can, or you can't help with a little 5 pounder.
Rather than worry about the perfect place to put a 5 pounder, you'd do much more good getting First Aid/CPR certified, trust me! And yes, I am. $100 every 2 years. THAT, I have used...
Understood that a small fire extinguisher won't always help. I'd still rather be as prepared as possible (within reason). And I hear you on the first aid. I was recently looking at taking a conceal carry defense class that's offered about an hour away, and then noticed they offer a 3 day first aid course. I realized that'd be way more likely to save a life, and my wife mentioned she might try to take it as well.
12-17-2017, 11:57 PM
