Why should you always have fire extinguishers in your camp?

Not every fire is the same. Different fires require different extinguishing agents. Using the wrong fire extinguisher can worsen a fire or create dangerous situations.

In camps, the following types of fires may occur:

• Solid materials (wood, textiles, tent fabric)

• Liquids (oil, fat, fuel)

• Gas fires (gas burners, bottles)
  
  

Therefore, it is important to:

• have multiple suitable fire extinguishers available

• place extinguishers in easily accessible locations

• Make it clearly visible where the fire extinguishers are located

• to know which extinguisher is intended for what
  
  

Many event organizations require having appropriate fire extinguishing equipment as part of the camp rules.

• Check in advance which fire extinguishers are required by the event.

• Place fire extinguishers in visible and accessible locations.

• Ensure that campmates know where the extinguishers are located and how to use them.

• Regularly check whether the extinguishing equipment is still suitable and certified.
  
  

• Why are camp rules applied at events?

• How do you safely use fire in a camp?

• Why are open fires not always allowed?