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Re: Firefighters, house fires, and ammunition
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:44 pm
by scootergeek
There is zero difference putting out a fire directly in front of you with burning ammo in it or out on the street curb away from you ammo wise ...
Re: Firefighters, house fires, and ammunition
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:25 pm
by Supercat
I would think the 5 gallons of lawn mower gas would be more of a concern to the FD. Thinking about it, gunpowder is one of the least volatile things in my garage
. Gunpowder is a flash, Gas, Oil, Automotive products burn long and hot.
Re: Firefighters, house fires, and ammunition
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:48 pm
by Keith B
More of a concern are propane cylinders for BBQ grills and other compressed flammable gas items. These can be a major issue. BBQ cylinders are about 20 lbs (4.5 gallons) each of LPG. I store about 130 lbs (30 gallons) in the garage for my balloon, so the fire department has it listed in my special instructions for my residence.