06/01/2025
If you haul horses, you need to understand what kind of fire extinguishers to carry, where to keep them, and when (and when NOT) to use them. Your trailer has flammable liquids, electrical systems, rubber tires, hay, and possibly propane—just waiting for the right combination to turn into a full-blown fire.
Key takeaways:
• Carry an ABC extinguisher (dry chemical) in your truck for engine, brake, electrical, and fuel fires.
• Carry a water-based extinguisher in your horse compartment. Never spray horses with dry chemical!
• Living quarters trailers? Have extinguishers near the kitchen AND propane tanks. Know where your generator fuel is stored.
• Kitchen fires? Use a fire blanket first, then ABC. Don’t use water on grease or electrical fires.
• Hay fires? Use water only—dry chemical contaminates feed.
• Brake fires and tire fires can burn under your horses—time is everything.
If a fire ever breaks out, your decisions in the first 30 seconds could mean the difference between a bad day… and a tragic one.
Stay safe and be prepared.
Fire Extinguishers here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4M84NJY/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_HWNCW3B1MV0BKK03EXGQ?linkCode=ml1&tag=horseglamping-20
