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A follow up to the fire. I went to the "recall" section of the forum and took it over to the owners. They were very appreciative of the information. Their friend parked next to them didn't realize he had the same type refrig with the re-call. They took down the numbers to call. The owner with the fire bought the MH from Camping World in St. Augustine in 06. They were not informed that there had been a recall on the refrig. or whether it had been fixed or not. He was thankful they had insurance with gap insurance as well. Also, looking at the recalls with him we found out that the Samsung microwave had a recall as well! He exclaimed, "we've been living in a death trap!"
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weathershak
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workhardplayharder wrote:NEVER ENTER A BURNING MOTORHOME OR CAMPER!
If there is someone inside, I am sure as heck going to try.
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weathershak wrote:workhardplayharder wrote:NEVER ENTER A BURNING MOTORHOME OR CAMPER!
If there is someone inside, I am sure as heck going to try.
If one of these is on fire it doesn’t take long for it become full engulfed. Anyone who can get out is going to get out. Often the occupants during a fire have fallen victim to the smoke before the fire is discovered. I would not recommend to anyone to enter a burning RV just to see if someone is inside. The smoke is extremely toxic. It only takes small exposure to the carbon monoxide and cyanide filled smoke to kill someone. Every circumstance is different what one sees and hears is going to determine ones actions. If one enters a burning RV they have a much greater chance of becoming a victim than finding a viable occupant.
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weathershak wrote:workhardplayharder wrote:NEVER ENTER A BURNING MOTORHOME OR CAMPER!
If there is someone inside, I am sure as heck going to try.
My brother was a volunteer fireman and chief for 30 years. There's a reason they wear all that heavy equipment, including fire-resistant suits and oxygen masks. The average person doesn't wear that equipment in a fire. In a house or an RV, the smoke is often more dangerous than the fire, and you can't imagine how quickly a person can be overcome by smoke before he even realizes how toxic it is. Would-be heroes often become victims themselves, and make it that much harder on the fire professionals.
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Dashonthedash wrote:weathershak wrote:workhardplayharder wrote:NEVER ENTER A BURNING MOTORHOME OR CAMPER!
If there is someone inside, I am sure as heck going to try.
My brother was a volunteer fireman and chief for 30 years. There's a reason they wear all that heavy equipment, including fire-resistant suits and oxygen masks. The average person doesn't wear that equipment in a fire. In a house or an RV, the smoke is often more dangerous than the fire, and you can't imagine how quickly a person can be overcome by smoke before he even realizes how toxic it is. Would-be heroes often become victims themselves, and make it that much harder on the fire professionals.
If I saw a burning motorhome and saw a person alive inside in need of help I most certainly would do everything in my power to get them out
it not a matter of being a hero its a matter of human decency and how far you want to carry that.I dont care what some volunteer FF claims
obviously one has to survey the risk factor at the time but thats the way things go.I could not live with myself if I just stood there and did nothiing fearing only for my own safety watching a person die
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He is insured with GEICO, as I am, and the GEICO rep is over there now. He told them he would make sure they were taken care of. Of course, they will investigate about the "recalls" that weren't recalled.
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Dale.Traveling wrote:I'm wondering if I should get some 'Save Our Pets' stickers for my coach. There isn't much above the chassis that doesn't support combustion.
This may sound harsh, but those 'Save Our Pets' stickers on homes or RVs really do nothing more than make their pet owners feel better. For one thing they are so small and inconspicious that they likely won't even be noticed but the firefighters making entry. Also, as a fire officer, knowledge that pets are inside won't change my priorities or tactics on a fire whether it's in a house or an RV. A search will still be conducted, and of course if any pets are found a rescue will be made. But we won't take the same risks to save pets that we will to save people.
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weathershak
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Dashonthedash wrote:weathershak wrote:workhardplayharder wrote:NEVER ENTER A BURNING MOTORHOME OR CAMPER!
If there is someone inside, I am sure as heck going to try.
My brother was a volunteer fireman and chief for 30 years. There's a reason they wear all that heavy equipment, including fire-resistant suits and oxygen masks. The average person doesn't wear that equipment in a fire. In a house or an RV, the smoke is often more dangerous than the fire, and you can't imagine how quickly a person can be overcome by smoke before he even realizes how toxic it is. Would-be heroes often become victims themselves, and make it that much harder on the fire professionals.
So very true. Unfortunately, I have seen how fast RV's and Mobile homes burn. I would make an attempt if I knew for a fact someone was in there, especially a family member. Reason being, by the time fire professionals get there, it would be too late.
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rjstractor wrote:Dale.Traveling wrote:I'm wondering if I should get some 'Save Our Pets' stickers for my coach. There isn't much above the chassis that doesn't support combustion.
This may sound harsh, but those 'Save Our Pets' stickers on homes or RVs really do nothing more than make their pet owners feel better. For one thing they are so small and inconspicious that they likely won't even be noticed but the firefighters making entry. Also, as a fire officer, knowledge that pets are inside won't change my priorities or tactics on a fire whether it's in a house or an RV. A search will still be conducted, and of course if any pets are found a rescue will be made. But we won't take the same risks to save pets that we will to save people.
thats your opinion and mine is The sticker is a big help and myself most others would try and save a dog or cat just as human
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wny_pat wrote:okgc wrote:Question:
Was this refrigerator running on propane or electric when the fire started. How would one know?
I was hoping the OP could ask the owners.
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