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Where can I get another fire extinguisher?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by unloader, Jan 13, 2016.

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  1. Jan 13, 2016 #1
    unloader

    unloader Road Train Member

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    Truck two rows down from me caught fire. Grabbed my extinguisher and tried to help put it out.

    IMG_20160113_205002.jpg

    Boss says get another one from the truck stop. Went inside the j and I didn't see any, and now that I think about it I've never really seen any fire extinguishers at the truck stop.

    Walmart?

    Won't be back at my home terminal till Friday night and even then they'll need to send one down from Dallas. I'd really like to get one on the truck asap. Any ideas?

    Either way. Holy #### I've never seen anything like that before. Not right next to me at least.

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  3. Jan 13, 2016 #2
    truckthatpassesyouby

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    What causes these fires?
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2016 #3
    ajohnson

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    Walmart or any home improvement store like lowes or home depot, but you have to make sure it meets dot specs
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2016 #4
    MrEd

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    Often times it's an improperly installed power inverter. That's why so many companies don't allow them. I've also heard of trucks catching fire while doing a parked regen. They develop a very high temp while in the regen process. And a simple fuel leak in the wrong spot can do it too.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2016 #5
    DUNE-T

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    Home depot
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2016 #6
    CargoWahgo

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    A safety uniform place will have em sometimes if there is one nearby.

    Usually have a maniquin with a safety vest and hardhat in the window.
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2016 #7
    unloader

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    When me and the other guys were trying to put it out it was over by the battery terminals. It caught fire so quick. Thankfully the driver was inside the j grabbing some food.

    unloader
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2016 #8
    unloader

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    After all said and done.
    IMG_20160113_205423.jpg

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  11. Jan 13, 2016 #9
    Bob Dobalina

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    Amazing the trailer looks ok. Was the reefer unit damaged?
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2016 #10
    AModelCat

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    Financial combustion.
     
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