Fire Extinguisher Placement
Dear Survival Blonde:
I want to prep for fire safety. What is the best place to keep a fire extinguisher?
Fellow Survivor:
The proper placement of fire extinguishers will allow you to act in a timely manner and
potentially contain or put out a fire. Think ‘Can I reach it within 6 seconds of the start of the
fire?’ and then place it. Here is a list of places you should consider, starting with the most
important one.
- Kitchen – 30 ft. away from the stove
- One Extinguisher on each floor – 4-5 feet off the ground in plain view and centrally located
- Garage and/or Workshop
- Near Recreation Vehicles (like campers, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, etc.)
- Laundry Room – clogged vents cause many fires
- Decks, Patio and Grill
- Bedrooms – if possible keep one in each bedroom
- Close to Sources of Heat such as: fireplaces, chimneys, furnace, wood stove, or any other open flame or heating source.
Tips:
- Oil/Grease fires cannot be put out with water
- Clean your lint trap in your dryer every 6 months
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