Whimsical Fire Safety Label on Tractor Trailer Sparks Reddit Reactions

Avery Emberly

Updated Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Seen at a red light, a silver tractor trailer has captured the attention of Reddit users with its quirky safety label. The image shows a segment of the truck with various texts printed on it, including a small square door or compartment that prominently reads, "FIRE PUTTER-OUTER INSIDE" in clear white letters. Just below this compartment door, black text reads, "VIN: 2LG30062."

Additional text is visible at the top of the image, although partially obscured or worn out. The legible parts show:

“USDOT 1420767

USDOT 1057241.”

This compartment door, likely housing a fire extinguisher, has amused many online with its playful labeling. The light-hearted twist on a safety message has sparked a series of humorous comments from Reddit users. One user pointed out, "Next to the 'Fire Putter-Outer' should be a 'Water Shooter' for full effect!" Another commented, "Love the creativity! Safety doesn't always have to be boring."

Such unique and humorous touches on everyday objects not only catch the eye but also make important safety equipment memorable. This simple alteration in labeling transforms a mundane safety message into something engaging, ensuring it gets noticed and remembered. This silver truck's "FIRE PUTTER-OUTER" label perfectly exemplifies how a dash of humor can bring attention to essential safety features, even when spotted at a red light.

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Top Comments from Reddit

GuildensternLives

The less than successful sequel to Stephen King's "Firestarter," "Fire-Putter-Outer" was the story of a young woman with the ability to put out fires at will, but only when she was in the right mood.

Beneficial_Test_5917

More informative than "Fire Thing Inside" :)

phsntdawg70

When you can't spell fire extinguisher.

Suninabottle

When the words don’t come to you and you’re in a hurry

SparkJaa

Is it safe to put your Fireputter on the Outerinside?

GANDORF57

Diminutive fireman???

CupReal492

I used to own a smallish, 9000sqft machine shop. the fire dept required a sign with instructions, in case of a fire. They were not please but couldn't really complain when they saw "Yell FIRE. run" written in crayon on the sign.

Cla**o524

That's its technical name.

IlIlllIlllIlIIllI

I honestly thought those were the h***** escape hatches

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