r/Firefighting • u/AffableEffable • May 17 '25

Ask A Firefighter Is This Retired Firefighter's Claim About Putting Out a Car Fire Correct?

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Hi, I ran into this discussion on twitter, and most people in the comments were really mad at the ELBainter person (who claims to be a retired firefighter). I know absolutely nothing about any of this, so I was curious: are they right and the people there are just stupid, the opposite, or something in between?

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u/reed644011 May 17 '25

20 years on the job. Don’t disagree with his perspective and assessment. They are not reaching the seat of the fire with what they are doing…only (maybe) slowly the progression. Plus they have to get new extinguishers now.

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u/Archimedeeznuts May 17 '25

No, they stole the extinguishers. The restaurant has to get new extinguishers...

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u/TillInternational842 Death by Decay Tech May 18 '25

Either way, it has to be replaced by someone. Hopefully, it's covered by the vehicles insurance.