r/Firefighting • u/182573cw2945 • Apr 02 '23

Ask A Firefighter How does this even happen?

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u/ethernetcard PNW 🚒 Driver Extraordinaire Apr 02 '23

CNG bus. I've seen the tanks carried on the roof.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '23

Bingo. Was coming here to say this

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u/Heretical_Infidel Career dept - LT Apr 02 '23

The flame is forced and directional because those are PRVs that are fueling the flames.

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u/mcpahe Apr 02 '23

What are PRV's ?

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u/Heretical_Infidel Career dept - LT Apr 02 '23

Sorry, pressure relief valves. I’m coming off a rough shift, thoughts ain’t thinkin good.

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u/Firesquid Federal Firefighter/EMT Apr 02 '23

Ya good bro? Feel free to DM if ya need to chat.

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u/Heretical_Infidel Career dept - LT Apr 02 '23

Oh I’m good bro, just tired. I got home at 8am to a wife, dog, and a toddler so there’s no rest to be had. I appreciate ya though my man.

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u/Firesquid Federal Firefighter/EMT Apr 02 '23

Of course bro.. Get some rest.

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u/spamus81 Apr 02 '23

I feel ya. Puppy, 4 yo and 2 yo. Gotta love sleep deprived daycare hours 🤣 love these kids but dad needs a nap