danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Thu Aug 21 2008 04:20 AM
Wind Speeds and Risks

Thanks Colleen.
Emergency Services- Fire Departments, Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Service usually cease outside Operations at 45 mph wind speeds due to it being hazardous to the personnel.

Believe me. You don't want to be in a van type ambulance or larger, police cruiser or any Fire Apparatus in high winds. You have a tendancy to change lanes at a moments notice. And Mother Nature doesn't signal before changing lanes!!

All Danny said and fire hose streams are not effective in 50+ mph winds


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