Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher in a private car?
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When fighting a fire, every second counts. If the fire extinguisher is placed in the trunk, the rescue time will be significantly delayed. Therefore, the car fire extinguisher should be placed as close as possible to the driver's seat and in a position that is easy to access, such as under the driver's seat or the front passenger seat. Specific instructions are as follows: 1. The key to extinguishing an initial fire: When the car emits a burning smell or thick smoke, the owner should immediately realize that this is a precursor to spontaneous combustion and take action as soon as possible. First, quickly park the moving vehicle in a safe and less crowded area, promptly cut off the fuel and power supply, and prepare the fire extinguisher. 2. Aim at the base of the flame for effective extinguishing: When extinguishing the fire, do not rush to fully open the car hood, as the airflow may cause open flames to emerge, so be cautious to avoid them. Stand in the upwind direction, invert the fire extinguisher several times to loosen the dry powder inside. Hold the middle of the extinguisher with your left hand, pull out the safety ring on the handle with your right hand, and aim the nozzle at the most intense part of the fire before pressing the handle. Do not spray at the surface of the flames; instead, direct the spray at the base of the flames, advancing quickly forward. Only after confirming that all flames have been extinguished can the extinguisher be moved away. Wait for the vehicle to cool down before conducting further inspections. You can refer to the usage method of a dry powder fire extinguisher to correctly operate the extinguisher for firefighting.
