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/thatdudewayoverthere May 17 '25

Yeah his take is pretty much correct that car is way beyond saving and there is a significant risk VS. No reward

A fire extinguisher is still a great tool to have in your car especially to knock down car fires in the very beginning

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u/TLunchFTW FF/EMT May 17 '25

This, and for your own protection.