Pull the safety pin located at the top of the fire extinguisher.
Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, not the flames.
Squeeze the handle or trigger, standing approximately 8 to 10 feet away from the fire.
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire until it is out.
Check the condition of your Fire Extinguisher.
Inspect your RV’s fire extinguisher monthly to ensure it still has pressure. If the gauge shows low or empty, it should be recharged or replaced right away. Never test the fire extinguisher by doing a partial discharge.
To prevent loss of the fire extinguisher’s contents, pull the safety pin only to extinguish a fire. Before installing the pin, release a short burst to confirm the extinguisher is working correctly. Reinstall the safety pin and update the inspection tag with the refilling date.
Every month, a dry powder or dry chemical extinguisher needs to be turned upside down, shaken a few times, and tapped on the bottom to keep the powder loose.
Any suggestions, comments – good or bad – don’t hesitate to contact us at
webmaster@northeast-truckcampers.org. Thank you.
Remember the word PASS – –
Pull the safety pin located at the top of the fire extinguisher.
Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, not the flames.
Squeeze the handle or trigger, standing approximately 8 to 10 feet away from the fire.
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire until it is out.
Check the condition of your Fire Extinguisher.
Inspect your RV’s fire extinguisher monthly to ensure it still has pressure. If the gauge shows low or empty, it should be recharged or replaced right away. Never test the fire extinguisher by doing a partial discharge.
To prevent loss of the fire extinguisher’s contents, pull the safety pin only to extinguish a fire. Before installing the pin, release a short burst to confirm the extinguisher is working correctly. Reinstall the safety pin and update the inspection tag with the refilling date.
Every month, a dry powder or dry chemical extinguisher needs to be turned upside down, shaken a few times, and tapped on the bottom to keep the powder loose.
Any suggestions, comments – good or bad – don’t hesitate to contact us at
webmaster@northeast-truckcampers.org. Thank you.
Fire safety is an essential part of truck camper ownership. Unfortunately, most truck camper users neglect their fire extinguishers and take them for granted until they are needed to extinguish a fire.
The Various Classes of Extinguishers
Do you know the class of extinguishers you have in your truck camper?
Various classes are:
- Class A for burning paper, plastics, wood, carpet, fabric, fiberglass, rubber, general everyday combustibles, etc.
- Class B for flammable liquids, motor fuel, propane, etc.
- Class C for energized electrical equipment, wiring, outlets, motors, etc.
- Class D for metals, including brake components
- Class K for fires in cooking appliances involving animal and vegetable fats.
Truck Camper’s Minimum Requirement
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that TCs have a minimum of B- and C-rated fire extinguishers at each exit.
Using the wrong type could make your fire worse, so it’s essential to ensure that you have the correct type of fire extinguisher on hand in your TC.
What is the Class Rating?
Truck campers’ fire extinguishers are available with multiple class ratings, such as A: B, B: C, and A: B: C, which can put out several types of fire. A fire extinguisher with multiple classes will list the types of fires it can extinguish. For fires where the extinguisher was not used, a red diagonal line may appear through the image.
Using the wrong type could make your fire worse, so it is essential to ensure you have the correct type of fire extinguisher to hand in your truck camper.
How to use your Fire Extinguisher
Remember the word PASS – –
Pull the safety pin located at the top of the fire extinguisher.
Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, not the flames.
Squeeze the handle or trigger, standing approximately 8 to 10 feet away from the fire.
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire until it is out.
Check the condition of your Fire Extinguisher.
Inspect your RV’s fire extinguisher monthly to ensure it still has pressure. If the gauge shows low or empty, it should be recharged or replaced right away. Never test the fire extinguisher by doing a partial discharge.
To prevent loss of the fire extinguisher’s contents, pull the safety pin only to extinguish a fire. Before installing the pin, release a short burst to confirm the extinguisher is working correctly. Reinstall the safety pin and update the inspection tag with the refilling date.
Every month, a dry powder or dry chemical extinguisher needs to be turned upside down, shaken a few times, and tapped on the bottom to keep the powder loose.
Any suggestions, comments – good or bad – don’t hesitate to contact us at
webmaster@northeast-truckcampers.org. Thank you.