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07-23-2018, 03:34 PM #1
Fire Extinguishers
When Howard (Howson) reminded us of Jim's (TucsonJim) presentation on Disaster Planning https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...nning-PDF-File I got to thinking about what I have done since watching Jim's presentation at the last Indiana Rally.
Our "Bug Out Bag" is better stocked and always with us when we are in the truck or in the trailer. This bag now includes extra dog and cat leashes and other things we need for our pets.
After watching Jim get out that window (sorry Jim . . . I have to smile every time I think of that) I decided that we can't do that and would try to get to the door. This led to rethinking the fire extinguisher plan and keeping one under my pillow. Well, not exactly
, but close . . . it is right under the bed platform on my side. The next point of defence is in the always unlocked and labelled propane locker on the curb side. The third one is inside the tailgate of the truck.
Similar to Jim & Howard (and probably most of us) disaster preparedness has always been part of our professional lives. It is good to be reminded of "exactly what is your plan?"
RobCate & Rob
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07-23-2018, 04:10 PM #2
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I have large fire extinguishers on the wall in the bedroom, the living room, the kitchen. I have them (smaller ones) in the drawers in the kitchen (3), the bath (1), the bedroom (2) and in the overheads in the living room (2) and bedroom (2). In a small environment with limited escape routes, you just can't have too many. I pretty much am striving for a situation that wherever you are, you can somehow grab an extinguisher. Getting out of the "escape" windows is really kind of a joke for older folks (although you can bet we'd give it one heck of a try), so your only hope may be those extinguishers. Why scrimp?
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07-27-2018, 09:01 AM #4
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Well. from my point of view , the 13 (or however many ! ! ) extinguishers are only there to help beat down the fire long enough to get the hell out of the trailer - not extinguish the fire. There is absolutely no way either my wife or myself could get out that "emergency escape" window in the bedroom of our 303RLS before becoming toast.
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07-28-2018, 10:09 AM #5
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Let me run this by you with all of your experience:
Scenario A: 3,000 square foot house. Multiple exits. Easy window egress. Professional fire department minutes away. Professional fire alarm system installed.
Scenario B: 400 square foot camper. One exit. Difficult window egress. No convenient fire department. No professional alarm system.
Now, as a professional, do you see any difference in these two scenarios? I hope you're not offended but I'll keep my own counsel on this one.
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07-23-2018, 05:36 PM #6
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This is great. There goes more $.
But this I will gladly pay for. All the years camping I used one fire extinguisher one time for a friend who's truck caught fire while traveling.
I have never thought about this , but it makes perfect sense. Thanks for the info I can not believe I have been so complacent.
We will be adding a few more before the next trip.
Brian
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07-23-2018, 05:46 PM #7
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It looks like something else I’m going to need to buy! Well worth the expense and I’m embarrassed that I didn’t rthinknof it before reading this post. Thanks for the reminder.
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07-23-2018, 05:52 PM #8
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07-23-2018, 05:55 PM #9
The two year anniversary of the fire is fast approaching (8/29/16). And if you didn't open the link Rob provided, here is a gentle reminder:
Jim
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07-23-2018, 06:21 PM #10
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Jim - recall those pictures all to well. Don't remember the black feet one before but that is a worthy addition. Just so glad that you Ginnie (and Spring I think ?) made it away from that safely !
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