Modular fire detection and extinguishing system

A modular engine compartment fire detection and extinguishing system for vehicles, comprising:

• a detector for detecting a fire within an engine compartment of a vehicle;
• a trigger electrically coupled to the detector to generate an initiation signal once the detector detects a fire in the engine compartment;
• a gas generant fire extinguisher electrically coupled to the trigger to receive the initiation signal, the fire extinguisher electrically comprising a housing that stores gas and fire suppressant, the gas generant being stored proximate to a bottom end of the housing, the gas generant fire extinguisher further comprising an initiator in communication with the gas generant and an orifice plate within the housing that separates the gas generant from fire suppressant, the orifice plate having an exhaust gas orifice formed therein;
• a modular distribution line having one end in fluid communication with the fire extinguisher and the other end connected to a nozzle for dispersing fire suppressant within the engine compartment wherein the modular distribution line comprises a fastener on each end, such that the fasteners allow modular distribution lines to be removably connected to a manifold, nozzle, and each other by way of a coupler.