Members Help: Fire Saftey Tips
I recently experienced an under-hood fire on one of my ‘ 81 Mercedes 500 SLC’s. The fire started when I was at the front gate of my property and I had to run 50 yards to my garage for a fire extinguisher. If I had a fire extinguisher in the trunk of the car, the damage would have been a good bit less.
After this experience, all of my cars now have a working fire extinguisher in the trunk of each car.
Please urge your clients to carry fire protection…
Editor’s Note: A Hagerty employee ran into a gentleman at the R.M. auction at Hershey who had this story to share:
The gentleman’s barn – with over 20 cars inside – caught fire, so he called 911 from his cell phone. Because of the tower that picked up his call, his request ended up being sent to a fire dept over 50 miles away. As a result, much time was lost before help arrived and his garage burned to the ground. His rather emphatic point was was: Always load the phone numbers of your local law enforcement and emergency personnel into your cell phone. That way you can make sure to contact the closest help available.
Do you have a fire safety tip you’d like to share? Please e-mail ideas@hagerty.com.
