Lessons Learned

I've learned a few lessons of late regarding preparedness. First of all, I attended a fire extinguisher training from the city fire department where I work. I had posted wondering about carrying a small fire extinguisher after seeing a car fire. Well, at least for that purpose, there is no need. The fire department won't touch a car fire with anything less than a 2.5" hose because they are so hard to put out.

The presenter also said that the smaller extinguishers are of little use since they usually don't contain enough suppressant to extinguish most small house fires. The only time he knew of one actually putting out a fire was when the top melted off of one and smothered a stove top fire.

My wife and I also went on vacation recently and discovered that it is better to listen to the weather band on your emergency radio regularly so you are prepared for the coming storms. Our tent roof failed to hold back the rain, and we got as wet inside as anything did outside. It pays to have a rain fly.

- Mark

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