1. Fire extinguisher

A fire extinguisher is a portable device used to put out small fires or control them until emergency services arrive. It works by spraying a fire-suppressing substance to cool the fire or remove oxygen.

  • Can stop a small car fire from getting worse.
  • Useful for engine fires, electrical faults, or fuel leaks.
  • Often required in public transport vehicles.
  • Use only on small, manageable fires.
  • If the fire spreads or you feel unsafe — evacuate immediately and call emergency services.
  • How to Use One – The PASS Method:
    • P – Pull the pin.
    • A – Aim at the base of the fire.
    • S – Squeeze the handle.
    • S – Sweep side to side.
Fire extinguisher

A fire extinguisher under a car seat. © Wikimedia.org/Senado Federal, CC BY