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zippz

Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« 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

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?
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mauidog

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #1 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

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.
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ren

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2015, 06:01:14 PM »
Some firefighters are avid shooters/hunters.
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oldfart

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2015, 07:06:12 PM »
Unstory

Must be a slow news day
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ren

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2015, 08:12:16 PM »
Can a firefighter enter your house in search of HAZMAT based on a complaint?
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suka

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #5 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.
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Falken Hawke

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #6 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.
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suka

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #7 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?
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Falken Hawke

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2015, 10:01:46 PM »
My dad bowls with a Captain that did HAZMAT.
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xer 21

Re: Firefighters search for gunpowder at Waianae home
« Reply #9 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. 
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