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