Fire safety guidelines to follow when using Fulton boating products
- Always have at least one fire extinguisher in your boat. Follow the Coast Guard and local rules for the minimum number of fire extinguishers required for your type of boat.
- Make sure that the fire extinguisher is full and ready to use. Conduct periodic inspections of fire extinguishers to make sure they're always ready in case they're needed.
- Instruct all passengers about the location and use of fire extinguishers before departing.
Pre-departure checklist to help you safely use your Fulton boating products
Here is a list of helpful reminders of what you should check before venturing out on the water in your boat.
- Make sure that you have a life jacket for every boat occupant and that the life jackets are easily accessible. Young children should wear their life jacket at all times when they're in the boat.
- You should have a horn capable of producing noise that is audible for at least a half mile on board your boat in case of an emergency.
- Check navigation lights to make sure they work properly before departing.
- Have a fully-stocked first aid kit aboard the boat to treat minor injuries that may occur while boating.
- Check the condition of the fire extinguisher on your boat so that you know that it's ready in case of fire.