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More Than Just an Electrical Problem
There are two issues with this picture that we need to address.
In this picture you can see the electrical service and that it is not appropriate. In the dark or in heavy smoke, this could cause a real bad situation. Not to mention it could have started the fire.
But, as I looked at this picture, I noticed something else that we need to think about. Can you see it? I have no doubt you have noticed it.
The basement doors are boarded up. We mentioned this in an earlier post about boarded up windows. This is no different. Trapped or lost firefighters trying to find a way out may miss this door because it is boarded up.
There isn’t a whole lot we can do about it except to do our 360 and use good situational awareness. Doing that 360 will tell us a great deal and could save our lives.
Just stay aware and alert. Take the extra time to do your 360, it makes a difference and as an officer it is a must to keep your people safe.
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Oldman on
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I don't believe the power company would have connected this, even as a temporary. I realize this topic leans toward attention to detail and pre-planning, I would probably get the power company involved in a probable illegal tap. Just a thought.
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Permalink Reply by Trainer on
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It's really tough to tell what's going on here, rebuild, remodel, new construction, definitely working on the house, Meter pole out of sight? I do like the cone though, nice touch for safety....
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Permalink Reply by Rusty Mancini on
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It's diffidently a dangerous situation for anyone involved fire department, renovator, and the owner themselves! I have to agree with Oldman, it's a matter for the power company to be involved.
As for situational awareness, a 360 would be very beneficial for a fire at this location. Always conduct a 360, you never know what lies around the corner! That boarded up door surly would be noted and communicated to attack crews if interior ops. were in motion.
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