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Report #08-610 Hood Struts Explode Report Number: 08-610
Report Date: 11/21/ Synopsis Two hood struts fire out of vehicle.
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Event Description Brackets [] denote reviewer de-identification. On Sunday, November 9th, at 17:00, [name deleted] fire department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at a senior housing complex. Upon arrival, the Chief noted a vehicle fire. The engine compartment was well involved with extension to the passenger compartment. Several attempts were made by on scene personnel to extinguish the blaze before the fire department arrived due to the close proximity of the fire to a nearby structure. Police, fire, and the homeowner all attempted to quell the fire with extinguishers directed through the front side of the vehicle. Engine [1], first on scene, arrived and deployed a 1-3/4 attack line. Second due was water supply. There were two personnel on the line and a third was working the hood to gain access. As in most vehicle fires, there were pops, hisses, booms, and bangs, as most of the components of the vehicle began to fail. It was noted after extinguishment that the two hood struts had fired out of the front of the vehicle and buried themselves 12 inches into the ground. We assume that this occurred prior to the opening of the hood based on the angle of the strut in the ground. A major safety concern was that there were several attempts to extinguish the fire from the front area of the vehicle prior to our arrival. Even after we were on scene, the threat for serious injury was huge. This is a true case of "Good intentions having Bad results." Lessons Learned All vehicles involved in fire have hazards. Never let your guard down! #08-610
![Event Description Brackets [] denote reviewer de-identification. On Sunday, November 9th, at.](http://slideplayer.com./slide/13470247/81/images/2/Event+Description+Brackets+%5B%5D+denote+reviewer+de-identification.+On+Sunday%2C+November+9th%2C+at..jpg "17:00, [name deleted] fire department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at a. senior housing complex. Upon arrival, the Chief noted a vehicle fire. The engine compartment was well involved with extension to the passenger compartment. Several attempts were made by on scene personnel to extinguish the blaze before the fire department arrived due to the close proximity of the fire to a nearby structure. Police, fire, and the homeowner all attempted to quell the fire with extinguishers directed through the front side of the vehicle. Engine [1], first on scene, arrived and deployed a 1-3/4 attack line. Second due was water supply. There were two personnel on the line and a third was working the hood to gain access. As in most vehicle fires, there were pops, hisses, booms, and bangs, as most of the components of the vehicle began to fail. It was noted after extinguishment that the two hood struts had fired out of the front of the vehicle and buried themselves 12 inches into the ground. We assume that this occurred prior to the opening of the hood based on the angle of the strut in the ground. A. major safety concern was that there were several attempts to extinguish the fire from the front area of the vehicle prior to our arrival. Even after we were on scene, the threat for serious injury was huge. This is a true case of Good intentions having Bad results. Lessons Learned. All vehicles involved in fire have hazards. Never let your guard down! #")
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#08-610
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#08-610 Discussion Questions
What is the minimum GPM flow that should be considered for fighting a vehicle fire? 2. How many pressurized components make up today’s engine compartment? 3. This week’s report focuses on lifting struts. Have you experienced any other components throwing parts at a vehicle fire? 4. Is your department’s standard response to a vehicle fire adequate for extinguishment and firefighter safety? 5. What is your department’s SCBA policy for vehicle fires?
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