At Truck Repair T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, we understand the importance of safety features. A lot of the damage we see would have been avoided, had proper precautions been taken. One of the most important aspects of truck safety is that it is equipped with a proper fire extinguisher.
For the most part, commercial trucks are required to have a fire extinguisher on board. However, fire extinguishers typically meet the bare minimum requirements, and are easily overlooked.
The first thing you want to be sure of, is that the fire extinguisher you do have isn’t outdated. Fire extinguishers have an expiration date, and since they don’t get used often, that date can expire without anyone noticing. Write the expiration date down somewhere you’ll see it often, so it doesn’t slip your mind.
Secondly, make sure the extinguisher you have is appropriate for the cargo you’re carrying. You want one that can extinguish any type of fire; electrical, chemical, etc.
Finally, it’s not a bad idea to have a large extinguisher on hand. Many trucks are equipped with small extinguishers to save money and space, but you might be surprised how quickly a small extinguisher is depleted when you need it. Vehicles in general, especially large ones carrying huge amounts of cargo, can rapidly succumb to a fire that escalates quickly beyond the capabilities of a small fire extinguisher.
For more quick tips, and for all your truck repair and maintenance needs, Truck Repair shop T&A Truck Specialist, Inc has you covered. No matter what you drive, big or small, old or new, our professional mechanics have the knowledge and ability to service anything on your truck and keep you reliably on the road for years to come. Call or drop by today.
