This is why you shouldn't park in front of a fire hydrant

***Alex*** · 09-13-2008, 03:08 PM

LakeTahoe · 09-13-2008, 03:20 PM

I don't see picture!

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Originally Posted by Alex

lumbingmi · 09-13-2008, 03:23 PM

I see a really small red X

**Phillips** · 09-13-2008, 03:24 PM

Red X

***Calvin*** · 09-13-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Here it is

lumbingmi · 09-13-2008, 04:29 PM

It s obviously a joke. Firemen wouldn't do that and would put hose on the top of car.

**KarissaMann05** · 09-13-2008, 04:51 PM

Heh heh

lumbingmi · 09-13-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

Heh heh

I hate this icon

it looks soooo gay.

Babyblue · 09-13-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumbingmi

It s obviously a joke. Firemen wouldn't do that and would put hose on the top of car.

Could be a joke or it could have been the hose wasn't long enough to go over the car.

lumbingmi · 09-13-2008, 05:02 PM

I think its more of Firefighter doing it to spite that owner of car. Joke, I think not.

**KarissaMann05** · 09-13-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lumbingmi

I hate this icon

it looks soooo gay.

And annoying icon. -_-

**Dixie** · 09-13-2008, 06:49 PM

A little red x Alex? OMG surely not!

**Phillips** · 09-13-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Definitely that they re break window and put hose into it cuz parked fire zone!

**JClarke** · 09-13-2008, 08:56 PM

Well, they will have to pay for these broken windows!

LakeTahoe · 09-13-2008, 09:13 PM

If you park by fire hydrant here, you'll get fined for it!

***~SG~*** · 09-14-2008, 12:56 AM

Is that your car? Alex jk

Wokamuka · 09-14-2008, 01:02 AM

In New Orleans and, definitely, in Baltimore, if you'd park in front of a fire hydrant, you'd get towed - not a ticket.

Judging by the consequential direction of the hose, I really don't see the reason for having the hose go through the car. I'm no expert as to why.

I do know . . . don't park in front of a fire hydrant!

**Jiro** · 09-14-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lumbingmi

It s obviously a joke. Firemen wouldn't do that and would put hose on the top of car.

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Originally Posted by Babyblue

Could be a joke or it could have been the hose wasn't long enough to go over the car.

They probably can't put the hose on top of the car for safety reason - the hose has to be as straight as possible or bend with minimal angle as possible because this is a very very high-pressure hose. Think about what would happen to the hose if the angle of bend (hose) is high by going on top of the car.

That's why it takes 2+ firemen (depending on PSI) to man the hose. Wondering how really strong the running fire hose is? see below -

yup it's that strong.

***VamPyroX*** · 09-14-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumbingmi

It s obviously a joke. Firemen wouldn't do that and would put hose on the top of car.

Actually, firemen would do that.

There's a lot of pressure going through the hose and having it going up and over the car wouldn't do well for the hose. So, they have it done straight through the windows.

I've spoken with several firemen on this subject before. They say that they prefer to avoid it, but do often do it if the middle of the car is directly in front of the hydrant.

***Calvin*** · 09-14-2008, 01:34 AM

The pressure from fire hydrant is about 2000 gallons per minute thats a lot of pressure, while fire truck pumper pumps anywhere from 750-1500 gallons per minute. It is strong enough and it takes at least 2 firemen to handle large hoses

**Phillips** · 09-14-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Well, they will have to pay for these broken windows!

Who They Firemen?? No way.. Owner pay for it! cuz wrong parked on fire zone !!!

**Chevy57** · 09-14-2008, 07:03 AM

Backdraft Style!!!

**Chevy57** · 09-14-2008, 07:04 AM

Who pay Mayor s car???

web730 · 09-14-2008, 07:25 AM

I saw the pic that Alex first posted above quite long ago. Too bad for the guy who owned that BMW car!

sara1981 · 09-14-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dbarovian

Backdraft Style!!!

i agree!

**JClarke** · 09-14-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillips

Who They Firemen?? No way.. Owner pay for it! cuz wrong parked on fire zone !!!

Of course, Phillips!

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Originally Posted by dbarovian

Backdraft Style!!!

Backdraft rules!

Dennis · 09-14-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lumbingmi

It s obviously a joke. Firemen wouldn't do that and would put hose on the top of car.

I have family members who are firefighters. It's not a joke. That hose may save lives and if you park too close to the hydrant, there's no way that hose is going anywhere except through your car's windows. That's no garden hose -- that water is coming out so hard that the hose is often can't go anywhere but straight for 10 feet from the hydrant.

diehardbiker · 09-14-2008, 05:54 PM

Yes, it is true, no way the owner can sue the fireman is because they parked there illegal. End of story for car owners.

In fact sometimes fireman will do more damage than that, and they will never be held responsible for the damage. Again the violators loses the game.

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Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Actually, firemen would do that.

There's a lot of pressure going through the hose and having it going up and over the car wouldn't do well for the hose. So, they have it done straight through the windows.

I've spoken with several firemen on this subject before. They say that they prefer to avoid it, but do often do it if the middle of the car is directly in front of the hydrant.

David · 09-14-2008, 06:46 PM

Not to mention... once the firemen remove the hose from the car, water will get inside the car due to draining from the hose. That's unavoidable.

**JClarke** · 09-14-2008, 06:47 PM

and the owners will be sure pissed

09-13-2008, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-13-2008, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
lumbingmi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,460	I think its more of Firefighter doing it to spite that owner of car. Joke, I think not. __________________ Picard: Seize the time, Meribor, live now. Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again. Meribor: I love you, father. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.

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Wokamuka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,881	In New Orleans and, definitely, in Baltimore, if you'd park in front of a fire hydrant, you'd get towed - not a ticket. Judging by the consequential direction of the hose, I really don't see the reason for having the hose go through the car. I'm no expert as to why. I do know . . . don't park in front of a fire hydrant! __________________

09-14-2008, 01:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
*Calvin* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,896	The pressure from fire hydrant is about 2000 gallons per minute thats a lot of pressure, while fire truck pumper pumps anywhere from 750-1500 gallons per minute. It is strong enough and it takes at least 2 firemen to handle large hoses

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Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,280	Backdraft Style!!!

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web730 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,271	I saw the pic that Alex first posted above quite long ago. Too bad for the guy who owned that BMW car!

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David Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 853	Not to mention... once the firemen remove the hose from the car, water will get inside the car due to draining from the hose. That's unavoidable.

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