Electric Fence Safety Lesson

[KenNFD1219]

This must have been painful:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/545895...lectric_fence/

[lutan1]

OW!

Talking electric fences....

A number of years ago we were called to a semi-rural area to an MVA with persons trapped.

I rolled in the back up rescue and on arrival, had the ambo's, fireys, and primary rescue crew beginning the extrication (4 in the car)- car ran off the road and got tangled up in a paddock fence and trees, etc.

When I approached the car, I could hear a distinct "tick", "tick", "tick". I turned to the OIC and asked if the battery had been diconnected, he confirmed it had, but the double checked it anyway.

This went on for a couple of minutes and you could actually see members twitching whilst they worked!

It then occurred to me, looking at the fence that the car had gotten tangled up in the electric fence!

A not so smart firey then went and got bolt cutters (of all tools) and tried to cut the fence wire, but got a boot out of it. Another firey (you don't need to be too smart to be a firey do you? ) then cut them with an uninsulated pair of pliers!!!!

[MalahatTwo7]

Just remember: Always look for any signs hanging from the fence. Funny looking triangles with the tip pointing down and a red or yellow border with a lightning bolt running through it is BBBAAADDDD..... Oh.. and dont pee on the fence posts either


EEEEEKKKKKKK

[fireman4949]

Kinda gives new meaning to "having the **** shocked out of you", doesn't it?

[DeputyChiefGonzo]

On the bright side.. his "swimmers" were probably neutralized for a while, so he couldn't procreate!

[doughesson]

But Adam and Jamie on "Mythbusters"said that didn't work like that.

In my old district,I was riding my bike one day and I'd noticed a house that had some extra wires around the fence.In addition,I noticed that there was also some conductors and a drop cord running from the fence to the house.
The dogs didn't look too mean enough to require that so I mentioned it to a couple members who also belonged to the Sheriff's Department.
A few days later,I was advised to stay away from there,the detectives were working up a case on the residents but didn't know about the electric fencing since it had just been added since their last drive by surveill of the place.
So it's not just the log truck axle with a chain welded to it and an empty collar that we need to check for before opening a gate.Make sure you're not the first to learn about a meth house's security system.

[fireman4949]

But Adam and Jamie on "Mythbusters"said that didn't work like that.

In my old district,I was riding my bike one day and I'd noticed a house that had some extra wires around the fence.In addition,I noticed that there was also some conductors and a drop cord running from the fence to the house.
The dogs didn't look too mean enough to require that so I mentioned it to a couple members who also belonged to the Sheriff's Department.
A few days later,I was advised to stay away from there,the detectives were working up a case on the residents but didn't know about the electric fencing since it had just been added since their last drive by surveill of the place.
So it's not just the log truck axle with a chain welded to it and an empty collar that we need to check for before opening a gate.Make sure you're not the first to learn about a meth house's security system.

Very good point! Boobie traps are the meth cooker's friend!

[Ladder8]

When nature's callin'
Don't be stallin'
Use your common sense
Before you let it flow
Find a place to go
Just don't whiz on the electric fence

If you're gonna explode
You can use the commode
Of igloos, cave dwellings or tents
No need to explain when you gotta drain
Just don't whiz on the electric fence

You can swizzle on the sofa
Piddle in the air
Tinkle in the toilet
That's why it is there
(Toilet flushing)

You can let it rain
In the breakdown lane
While waving at ladies and gents
Just don't whiz on...
Don't whiz on
Don't whiz on the electric fence.


- Ren and Stimpy

[Dalmatian190]

Having been zapped by touching an electric fence...calling bull****.

Good video, but they ain't that powerful.

Another firey (you don't need to be too smart to be a firey do you? ) then cut them with an uninsulated pair of pliers!!!!

Nah, just good at timing -- watch other guys ticking...cut in between

[upstater]

Dal, having been bit by an electric fence also, I'll agree with you that your average fence zap isn't too bad, but I'm guessing that an airport security fence may be different that what we used to keep the stock in.

That being said, there are parts of this that make it look fake, and parts that make it look real. I'm on the fence* about which it is.



*sorry, I had to.

[2andfrom]

Shocking,absolutely shocking.

[martinm]

A whole new meaning to the term "blackballed".

[doughesson]

"Man,I'm really getting a charge out of this."

Shocking,absolutely shocking.

[2andfrom]

"That nasty fence did Watt?Come Ohm at once-Currently your equipment is not Charging"








Sorry cannot Resist the puns--could this be the start of a Pun-fight?

[KenNFD1219]

Your capacity to induce puns shows you have a well grounded sense of humor.

[plisken]

I thought MYTH busters proved this one wrong. Maybe we should have them revisit this MYTH. I climbed through a fence while turkey hunting and got knocked on my A**. But This had to hurt, not as bad as lighting your nads on fire but still OUCH.

[KenNFD1219]

Many years ago I worked in an auto repair shop. The owner had a horse paddock behind the garage. I knew the fence was electric, but just had to touch it (what do you expect, I'm a fire fighter). It hurt enough that I know I'd never intentionally touch one now.

[2andfrom]

Your capacity to induce puns shows you have a well grounded sense of humor.

This is getting quite re-Volting (sorry its the best I can un Earth at the moment)

[plisken]

Ken::: sounds like something trotter would do, Or shall I say, should do on a regular basis.. How about sticking your tounge to a car battery that sounds like fun also.... I was touching a HEI distriburor while standing in water, as my girlfriend turned over my boat motor, (olds 455 big block) Wrong thing to do. I guess we all make mistakes. It was a shocking experence to say the least.

[MalahatTwo7]

I guess it could be said that a positive result was not achieved? Or is this called negative reinforcement?