Fire Extinguisher

[54bobby]

so guys, where do you mount your fire extinguishers? i need one for a beach permit and don't want it just rolling around. a few pics would be nice. i need a few ideas.

[johnny quest]

I'm no help on location, but id say have at least 2. one within reach while in the drivers seat, and possibly one on the exterior, that way, in case one is unreachable due to the fire, the other is still close by. maybe 'hide' one under the bedrail somewhere, and the interior one could be mounted behind the seat or to the tranny cover. if you have a cage/roll bar, there are some great quick disconnect mounts you can get to fit the tube.

[jimoshel]

:agree: But at least have one where it can be reached by the driver while he is in his seat. I have one mounted on the driver side pillar even with the seat. I had one mounted on the pillar above the seat back but the first time I banged my head against it, it got moved.

[ComancheKid45]

I have 1 mounted on the Trans tunnel right beside my right knee.

[Alexia]

I am planning to mount one between the seats above the center console screwed right into the back panel.

[neohic]

I am planning to mount one between the seats above the center console screwed right into the back panel.

 

That's exactly where mine is. From the driver's seat, it's right within arms reach but it's also out of the way where I'm not smacking my (or the passenger's) knees on it.

[Alexia]

 

 

That's exactly where mine is. From the driver's seat, it's right within arms reach but it's also out of the way where I'm not smacking my (or the passenger's) knees on it.

 

Are you using the typical plastic wall mount for it?

[HOrnbrod]

I don't know squat about fire extinguishers and suppose I should carry one mounted on the back wall between the seats. What are you guys using? Dry chemical? Size? Rechargeable? Best place to buy? Gracias.

[johnny quest]

ABC type is best. works on everything. The Costco by me has a pair of the smaller ones, or a single larger one for $25 right now

[willi2ds]

I've got one mounted next to drivers seat between seat/threshold and I have the other mounted to the top of my sub box behind pass seat

[neohic]

Are you using the typical plastic wall mount for it?

 

Yup. I just used the cheapo plastic mount that comes with it. I like that it stays tight and doesn't rattle so I just left it alone. It's never fallen out of the mount nor has it ever randomly sprung open. I used this one:

 

http://www.kidde.com/productcatalog/pages/datasheet-autofx.aspx

[54bobby]

I am planning to mount one between the seats above the center console screwed right into the back panel.

will there be enough clearence to open the center console?

[Alexia]

will there be enough clearence to open the center console?

 

If you use a small one pound extinguisher it should be fine. The depth from the back wall to the open position of the lid is about the depth of the seat backs. It is still probably going to bump it at least.

[Guest]

In theory, couldn't one use the OEM jack storage location to mount a small extinguisher? Don't have an OEM style jack or the mounting hardware, so that space is pretty empty.

[neohic]

In theory, couldn't one use the OEM jack storage location to mount a small extinguisher? Don't have an OEM style jack or the mounting hardware, so that space is pretty empty.

 

I suppose you could, but think about where the jack is located at. I like the idea, god forbid it, that if I need to use the extinguisher it's within easy reach.

 

 

Mine comes close, but the lid does open up all the way.

[Pete M]

nice hat :D

[neohic]

nice hat :D

 

Thanks... I'm not really one to wear a hat so the Jeep oriented ones pretty much just stay in the trucks.

 

[Comanche County]

I've got a small kiddie with the plastic mounting bracket screwed to the lower vertical portion of the roll bar below the top of the bed.

 

If a fire breaks out under/in the dash, I don't think it's of any benefit to remain in the cab and try to put it out. You can quickly be overcome by noxious fumes generated by a vehicle fire...plus it would take balls of steel to sit there and try to extinguish a fire that would quickly engulf the cab. If smoke starts pouring from the dash, best to get out ASAP.

 

Put your extinguisher in the bed and fight it from the outside. It will only take a few seconds for a small extinguisher to empty its contents anyway. Without an installed fire suppression system, its best to have two or more bottles, extinguish one, call 911, then go to your secondary bottles. Then get away from the vehicle.

 

One could make a good argument for diesel fuel when it comes to fire suppression. There's a reason why military vehicles are all diesel powered. If your gas (benzene) powered MJ catches fire and you don't get it put out in the first few seconds, the fuel could explode. Best to get away (most likely you'll be forced to anyway by the heat and smoke) and then just let her go up in flames. Then call your insurance company, then call a cab to take you to the nearest establishment that serves alcoholic beverages.

[HOrnbrod]

I took Jay's advice and mounted it in the bed where it's protected by the camper shell (and also because the five pounder is too large to fit between the seats).   :yes:

 

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[jeepsouth]

Looking good Don.

[fiatslug87]

I keep mine next to the passenger seat, it would probably fit on the driver's side but have not tried it.

[HOrnbrod]

I keep mine next to the passenger seat, it would probably fit on the driver's side but have not tried it.

 

Is that a 5# extinguisher Mike?

[fiatslug87]

Yes it's a 5 pounder Don. Good eye.

I used it once at a stoplight on an old Chevy truck in front of me, it was fun.

[HOrnbrod]

I never considered that location, mainly because I didn't it would fit. Looks nice and snug in there.  :thumbsup:

[Comanche County]

I don't pretend to be a fire suppression expert.  I did a brief stint as a volunteer fireman.  It was enlightening, but that wasn't my wake up call to fire readiness.  

 

My experience with fire and vehicles comes from three years in Iraq and I saw several combat vehicles, HMMWVs and Bradleys burn to the ground.  Yes, armor and steel melts and it will burn like tinder when hot enough.  I've seen armored vehicles burnt to remnants of the chassis.....every element and material created by God and put on this planet will burn.  Once a fire starts, it doesn't take long to engulf a vehicle.  Most street driven vehicles on the road today will go up almost as quickly as a Christmas tree, about 60 seconds or less!

 

I'm telling you guys the best way to fight a fire is to install a race (nascar) style fire suppression system to allow you to escape the cabin.  Your priority should be survival, not to save the vehicle from fire.  

 

At the first hint of a fire.  Get away from the vehicle! 

 

This was one of my HMMWVs in 2005.  This one struck a double stacked anti-tank mine and went up fast (Russian TM-57s),,,,and a street driven vehicle on the road today would go up in flames even faster.