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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: zippz on April 05, 2015, 04:04:53 PM

Title: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: zippz on April 05, 2015, 04:04:53 PM
http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20150405_Firefighters_search_for_gunpowder_at_Waianae_home.html?id=298723811 (http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20150405_Firefighters_search_for_gunpowder_at_Waianae_home.html?id=298723811)

Saw this story and wondered how & where everyone stores their gunpowder, primers, and ammo.  I know gunpowder and primers usually aren't too big of a hazard since it'll just flare up in small quantities if left in a ventilated area.  Are there any limitations on amounts that can be stored?  Any safety tips?
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: mauidog on April 05, 2015, 04:10:27 PM
Quote from: zippz on April 05, 2015, 04:04:53 PM
http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20150405_Firefighters_search_for_gunpowder_at_Waianae_home.html?id=298723811 (http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20150405_Firefighters_search_for_gunpowder_at_Waianae_home.html?id=298723811)

Saw this story and wondered how & where everyone stores their gunpowder, primers, and ammo.  I know gunpowder and primers usually aren't too big of a hazard since it'll just flare up in small quantities if left in a ventilated area.  Are there any limitations on amounts that can be stored?  Any safety tips?

Firefighters sent on wild goose chase by paranoid neighbors and find nothing.

Film at 10 o'clock.
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: ren on April 05, 2015, 06:01:14 PM
Some firefighters are avid shooters/hunters.
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: oldfart on April 05, 2015, 07:06:12 PM
Unstory

Must be a slow news day
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: ren on April 05, 2015, 08:12:16 PM
Can a firefighter enter your house in search of HAZMAT based on a complaint?
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: suka on April 05, 2015, 09:23:28 PM
Quote from: ren on April 05, 2015, 08:12:16 PM
Can a firefighter enter your house in search of HAZMAT based on a complaint?


yes they can for safety reason , but would constitute an ILLEGAL search and seizure.
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: Falken Hawke on April 05, 2015, 09:48:18 PM
Quote from: ren on April 05, 2015, 08:12:16 PM
Can a firefighter enter your house in search of HAZMAT based on a complaint?
All legal requirements apply to searches of private property so it would depend on the complaint.

Obviously, for a HAZMAT release or fire on property, they will enter.  If it's not an obvious and immediate threat to life or property, HFD can't act without HPD.
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: suka on April 05, 2015, 09:49:55 PM
Quote from: Falken Hawke on April 05, 2015, 09:48:18 PM
All legal requirements apply to searches of private property so it would depend on the complaint.

Obviously, for a HAZMAT release or fire on property, they will enter.  If it's not an obvious and immediate threat to life or property, HFD can't act without HPD.
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good to know, I guess u are HFD?
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: Falken Hawke on April 05, 2015, 10:01:46 PM
My dad bowls with a Captain that did HAZMAT.
Title: Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
Post by: xer 21 on April 05, 2015, 10:43:22 PM
you make it sound like they were just seaqrching for it. 


the owner of the home ASKED for assistance.  that's when the neighbors mentioned it.  and in context, it was a totally valid concern, considering the arcing wires.