Episode 587 • • 2:06:35 - 2:09:09
587: People the Board
Fire Extinguisher Prank, Safety Equipment Shelf Life
A video of Vitali Klitschko being sprayed with a powder fire extinguisher during a protest leads to a discussion on the reliability of safety equipment. Adam Curry recalls his time at Ford Motor Company where a fire extinguisher failed during a small fire. They discuss the mandatory shelf life and maintenance requirements for extinguishers in aircraft and ships.