Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook - Transport

5If there is a fire in your vehicle -• stop it well away from anything else which may burn• notify emergency services (dial 000)• use the correct fire extinguisher• if the trailer is on fire, and it is safe to do so, uncouple theprime mover and move it away• if the engine is on fire, try not to open the bonnet any morethan necessary. Spray the fire extinguisher through louvres,or from the underside of the vehicle.• where the load is on fire in a van or box trailer, open the doorsslowly and only far enough to let you use the extinguisher properly.54Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Handbook