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Old 10th Nov 2019, 20:38
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Dct_Mopas
 
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Originally Posted by FullWings
At least they went in from the side which is meant to be the safest way of doing it and used a compatible type of extinguisher...
Not so unfortunately, all RFFS crews will approach from the fore or aft of the tyre. Never from the side in line with the wheel axle. From the fore and aft a chance of being hit by tyre debris, from the side a risk of being hit by debris from the metal rim which is alot more dangerous.
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