Posted: 5/9/2007 5:19:26 AM EDT
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Had a pretty new Ford F150 king cab, King's ranch edition catch on fire under the carport at work. Engine fire. Went out to get my fire extinguisher. Went to fire, 6 guys standing back about 50 ft, some with fire extinguishers doing nothing. There was a car parked right in front of the truck on fire. So I used my f.e. on the engine and beat the fire down long enough for the real fireman to get there and handle the situation. I saved the ladies car in front of the fire from getting damaged. And now have to replace my used fire extinguisher. Just a side note. This fire extinguisher was a gift from EricTheHun (RIP BRO) for helping him move one of many times. Interesting morning. TXL |
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Had a similar incident at work ( Jail parking lot ) to a woman's car, she's a clerk Anyway I was first there and had no Fire Ext in the truck so I called for asistance over the radio We used about 10 or 15 assorted Fire Exts ( Water, ABC dry chem and CO2 ) For a minute it looked like it was under control but then it flared We couldn't get the hood open, either the latch was broken or the fire disabled the latch When the Vol Firemen arrived they took care of it in short order with the Pumper Truck So now everytime I see a Jeep with those tiny Fire Exts strapped to the Roll bars I laugh Car Fires are no joke ! |