Car Fire Video

[DCJPells 29]

Great video that was sent to me by Dave Walsh of Dutchess Community College's Fire Science Program

"Amazing video clip of part of a front bumper from a car shooting off during firefighting efforts. More and more FD's are attacking involved vehicle fires with their deck gun. Interesting concept, especially after watching this clip. The insurance industry clearly states that any fire of significance in any of the three compartments on a vehicle (engine, passenger, trunk) results in the car being totaled as it is cheaper to replace it than repair it. So why risk anything to fight that fire?. "

http://www.afd.org/movie/car%20fire.wmv

[gamewell45 258]

Great video that was sent to me by Dave Walsh of Dutchess Community College's Fire Science Program

"Amazing video clip of part of a front bumper from a car shooting off during firefighting efforts. More and more FD's are attacking involved vehicle fires with their deck gun. Interesting concept, especially after watching this clip. The insurance industry clearly states that any fire of significance in any of the three compartments on a vehicle (engine, passenger, trunk) results in the car being totaled as it is cheaper to replace it than repair it. So why risk anything to fight that fire?. "

http://www.afd.org/movie/car%20fire.wmv

Looks like the nozzleman hadn't donned his SCBA.

[grumpyff 1,159]

Looks like the nozzleman hadn't donned his SCBA.

Correct, the nozzleman has no SCBA, but it does appear that he is more concerned with preventing the spread of the brush fire, than extinguishing the car. Good reminder to not approach/stand in front of or behind a car fire.