Van Pools Blog

By Andy Bawden
VPSI’s Loss Prevention and Vanpool Safety Manager

VPSI equips certain vans with fire extinguishers as a state or a contract requires. While we at VPSI hope it will not be necessary to ever use a fire extinguisher it is important to know what to do if the need arises.

Very Important – Use the fire extinguisher provided in the van to make a safe escape from the fire and away from the van. Save lives not property! Do not stay near a van that is on fire. We want you to save lives and injuries and get away from a van that is on fire.

Spray the source of the fire not the fire itself. Become familiar with the instructions for use on the side of each fire extinguisher.
The fire extinguisher should be used in accordance with the instructions provided on the extinguisher. It is not necessary to test an extinguisher prior to using it. The needle on the gauge on the extinguisher should register in the Green Zone.

There is additional information provided online at – www.fire-extinguisher101.com.

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