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John789 36 points ago +36 / -0

I think people should also buy some fire extinguishers, just in case antifa shows up and tries to start fires at peoples houses. If the fire is still small, it could be put out. There were rumors of antifa going into the suburbs and staking out homes with American flags. Possibly at some point in the future these homes could be targeted.

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YouKnowWhatItIs87 8 points ago +8 / -0

You’re right, I’ve got a few extinguisher but still had no plan. I’m on my front porch during a rain storm (old house, old fixtures) and an incondescent bulb combusted causing the fake plastic “candle” in the lantern to catch fire. I flipped the switch before it shorted the wires which probably would’ve tripped the breaker and being brick may not have been any fuel for the fire to get outta hand. Not a risk I was willing to take though since I’m not expert. Called out an electrician to do a good overview and then added extra smoke detectors, but it really got me thinking about what I would need to do in the event of a big fire, since our bedrooms about as far away from the front door lanterns so if it did make it that far, we’d be jumping at least 15 feet to the ground (not good). It certainly my made me realize that a few extinguishers and smoke detectors is not a sufficient fire escape plan for my s/o and dog.

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TwoPlusTwoEqualsFour 3 points ago +3 / -0

Emergency window ladders are great if you practice with them.

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YouKnowWhatItIs87 1 point ago +1 / -0

Thank you, you’re absolutely right. For $57 just to be safe for an escape window ladder, it’s totally worth it. I do not have children atm, but I cannot describe how much I love my dog, the best in the world IMO, basically a child to me. Worst case scenario, I would ideally be able to shove him in a duffle bag and carry him down with me, he’s only about 50 lbs but who knows, if there’s a raging fire middle of the night, he may cooperate more than I can anticipate. I’d be failing myself, my g/f and my dog if I didn’t at least have one of those laying around near a bedroom window. As far as the mask inquiry goes, sorry I know a bit about using masks to prevent inhaling particles from work, but I do not have a clue in regards to chemicals.

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Peppers 13 points ago +13 / -0

Smart move, keep repeating this

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FluffiPuff 8 points ago +8 / -0

An empty fire extinguisher is a dandy safety device, provided one swings it properly.

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Tenspot20 4 points ago +4 / -0

In situations like this, I like to use a baseball bat to combat fires and I carry a small caliber pistol for those pesky "out of control blazes".

That's so Hot!

Aim For The Blacks of Their Eyes

A Swing State

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Jabblemonkey1 5 points ago +5 / -0

Call a local company that sells and maintains them.

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fluffykitten [S] 3 points ago +3 / -0

There are many local companies that do this in my area. You just have to search. I used to own a business and the Fire Marshall would come and require us to get a new tag every year before we could renew our permit, and every so often, it has to be recharged. Pretty sure almost all restaurants have to go through this

Either that, or just go to The Home Depot and buy a new one for $30-$50

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marvinthehaggler 2 points ago +2 / -0

You keep posting this.

It's not bad advice, per se.

But it's making me think you are a bad bot or a glowie.

P.S. Unless you are JL, in which case you got this advice from me. :)

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John789 2 points ago +2 / -0

What is jl?

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TwoPlusTwoEqualsFour 2 points ago +2 / -0

That's what JL would say..

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John789 2 points ago +2 / -0

Not helping.