ClassicRockr
Well-known Member
Do you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, flares and flashlight?
We have all four in both of our vehicles and in our boat. I think it's because I spent a few years as an EMT, years ago (mid 70's). We have AAA and of course, travel with our cell phones, but it does take some time for Emergency Response people to get to you. If a fire breaks out, I certainly don't want to see my vehicle go up in flames! Having an extinguisher in it would at least help. I've used flares before and sure was glad to have them! If the car battery goes dead, any power is gone. Can't turn on 4-Way Flashers w/o power for an emergency. So, out come the flares and flashlight. And, I check the batteries in the flashlight periodically to make sure they are "alive and well". And, I make sure the Extinguisher is on FULL.
It's just so odd how many motorists don't even think about raising their hood on their engine to let other drivers know something is wrong. Some don't even think about putting on their Flashers.........they just sit there and call on their for help on their cell phones. Nice way to get rear-ended! Some get smart and pull over to the side of the road, but if power goes out, a person is pretty much stuck. I've actually yelled to someone "put your Flashers on" or "put up your hood" as I drove by. As far as stopping to help them, I'm not real sure about doing that today. Some people's intentions are more criminal than "I need help", especially at night.
Shoot, I have a fully stocked First Aid Kit and a Fire Extinguisher in our apartment as well. Even have a stethoscope and mouth-to-mouth breathing apparatus, if needed.
So, what about you?
We have all four in both of our vehicles and in our boat. I think it's because I spent a few years as an EMT, years ago (mid 70's). We have AAA and of course, travel with our cell phones, but it does take some time for Emergency Response people to get to you. If a fire breaks out, I certainly don't want to see my vehicle go up in flames! Having an extinguisher in it would at least help. I've used flares before and sure was glad to have them! If the car battery goes dead, any power is gone. Can't turn on 4-Way Flashers w/o power for an emergency. So, out come the flares and flashlight. And, I check the batteries in the flashlight periodically to make sure they are "alive and well". And, I make sure the Extinguisher is on FULL.
It's just so odd how many motorists don't even think about raising their hood on their engine to let other drivers know something is wrong. Some don't even think about putting on their Flashers.........they just sit there and call on their for help on their cell phones. Nice way to get rear-ended! Some get smart and pull over to the side of the road, but if power goes out, a person is pretty much stuck. I've actually yelled to someone "put your Flashers on" or "put up your hood" as I drove by. As far as stopping to help them, I'm not real sure about doing that today. Some people's intentions are more criminal than "I need help", especially at night.
Shoot, I have a fully stocked First Aid Kit and a Fire Extinguisher in our apartment as well. Even have a stethoscope and mouth-to-mouth breathing apparatus, if needed.
So, what about you?
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