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Exploding Bumper
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Posted 4 months ago I hope this works. This should be a link to a short article about a firefighter injured by an exploding bumper at a car fire. BE CAREFUL!!!!
http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/article.jsp?sectionId=46&id=59351 The largest room is the room for self improvement |
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| Posted 4 months ago I don't know why it is purple. Click on the link. The largest room is the room for self improvement |
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| Posted 4 months ago Have heard about this happening and read a few articles about it. That is why we train to NEVER attack a car fire from the front, instead approach from the corners at a 45 degree angle. Not worth loosing a leg over............ Ross Caston
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| Posted 4 months ago Vehicle Fires are Scary! Exploding Bumpers, Air Bags, and New Fuels!! I worry sometimes about the "Moth to Flame" tunnel vision that I see on some departments with all the hidden hazards present. Slow Down and Be Safe!!! Eddie D. Howard
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| Posted 2 months ago The link didn't work |
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| Posted 2 months ago from my military experience vehicle fires can be a nightmare-----------approac with caution is all i can say and expect the unexpected |
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| Posted 2 months ago LadyFirefighter08 says ...
Try clicking in purple. Maybe that will help. The largest room is the room for self improvement |
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| Posted 2 months ago Saw this video when it first happened. It is a really good training video of the dangers of vehicle accidents and fire |
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| Posted 2 months ago Ok. For some reason the link worked this time. ( |
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) We were taught in FF 1 to always come in from the side.