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🧯 Fire Extinguisher Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Red cylinder ready to put out flames — literally and metaphorically. In the real world it's a safety tool; in group chats it's the "putting out fires at work" emoji. Everyone walks past them daily without a second thought until they need one.
When to Use
Use for fire safety, emergencies, or saving a situation.
Example Usage
- “Fire safety 🧯”
- “Emergency ready 🧯”
- “Putting out fires 🧯”
Popular Combinations
🧯🔥
Fighting fire
🧯👨🚒
Fire safety
🧯✅
Safety check
How Fire Extinguisher looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🧯 mean in a text message?▼
Red cylinder ready to put out flames — literally and metaphorically. In the real world it's a safety tool; in group chats it's the "putting out fires at work" emoji. Everyone walks past them daily without a second thought until they need one. Use for fire safety, emergencies, or saving a situation. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🧯 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Fire Extinguisher emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🧯 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🧯?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:fire_extinguisher:` to insert the Fire Extinguisher emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🧯 a newer emoji?▼
The Fire Extinguisher emoji was added in Unicode 11.0. It has broad support on modern devices but may not render on older phones or operating systems.
Unicode
U+1f9ef
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 11.0
Shortcodes
:fire_extinguisher:Keywords
quench
When to Use 🧯 Fire Extinguisher
Use for fire safety, emergencies, or saving a situation.
- •Send 🧯 when you want to express or reference "fire extinguisher" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🧯 in conversations about quench to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🧯 Fire Extinguisher on social media posts, stories, or comments related to fire extinguisher
- •Add 🧯 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to fire extinguisher
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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