Represa in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Fire Extinguisher

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

1. Fire Extinguisher Marker

Inscription. This is a Ansul Dry Chemical Wheeled Fire Extinguisher. It had a potassium bicarbonate based dry chemical containing colorized additives, it was the most effective dry chemicals used to extinguish flammable and or combustible liquid fires. The extinguisher was purchased by the Folsom Prison Fire Department in 1969.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 38° 41.545′ N, 121° 9.666′ W. Marker is in Represa, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on Prison Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Represa CA 95671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tree Stump Hitching Post (here, next to this marker); Prison Doodlebug (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Gate (a few steps from this marker); Sergeant C.W. Parker (a few steps from this marker); Horse Head Hitching Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Who is Fisher? (approx. ¾ mile away); Kuntz Memorial Field (approx. ¾ mile away); Folsom Institute (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Represa.

More about this marker. The extinguisher and marker are located on the grounds of the Folsom Prison museum.

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

2. Fire Extinguisher and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.