Decades ago we had to have fire training for the office staff. The fire brigade lit a 44 gallon drum cut open lengthways with a very small amount of oil burning in the bottom.

They first showed us how to put it out, and it was out in half a second. About four of us got a go before the extinguisher ran out. We all made the same mistake by pointing the extinguisher too high at the flames rather than the source.

Once we overcome our hesitation and pointed it correctly we each managed to put the fire out in about 2 to 5 seconds.

I think everyone should actually have a go in a safe and controlled manner with a fire extinguisher so you know what to expect, so you don't hesitate and or not point it at other than the source of the fire.

We used a BCF, is was before we were aware of ozone holes. From memory about 5 kg of the ozone depleting stuff! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

For full information on range of extinguishers used in motorsport, plumbed in and handheld.
www.lifeline-fire.co.uk
Details of all types of systems, budget to latest Zero 360 models.
Read this and most questions will be answered. All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

I went to santa pod last weekend on a stag do (camping dont ask ) the drivers of the racers have plumbed in oxygen supplies to avoid breathing flames and much better flame suits than f1 drivers, but they are sat next to a fire breathing monster.
The top fuel racers weren't even there just the slow 5seconds/ 1/4 mile guys At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race