Glossary / General

fire extinguisher

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A fire extinguisher is a small box you can use to put out a small fire. Cars sometimes have one in the trunk or near the driver’s seat for emergencies.

Technical Definition

A fire extinguisher is a portable device used to suppress small fires. In automotive contexts, it’s often carried in the vehicle for emergency use.

Hear It Discussed

"But the other thing is that having a fire extinguisher in your car at all times, especially if it's older and you really love it,"
The New BMW M, Porsche Denies Electric 911! Stradman's Lamborghini Catches Fire! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 44:40

"[3084.4s] but the auto zone. [3085.8s] Auto zone, exactly. [3087.2s] I bought a fire extinguisher,"
Is The Longbow Speedster The Future Of British Roadsters? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 236 The Carmudgeon Show 51:27

"IwouldIwouldimaginethattheywouldhave,youknow,foamtypeuhfireextinguishersandandstufflikethat. Thatseemstobethebiggestconcern. Isiftheycatchonfire,howareyougonnaputitout? Right...."
Bring Your Yugo, Your Dragster, Or Your Dad’s GTO, Just Don’t Bring Traction Control In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 05:49