Operations & Training

Indy Driver Learns Why Fire Scenes aren't Ideal Parking Spots

Jan. 12, 2020

Indianapolis firefighters—with a little help from police and social media—showed a motorist why an unfurled hose at an active fire scene isn't the best place to park a vehicle.

Source Firehouse.com News

A motorist was ticketed and ordered to wait until Indianapolis firefighters were finished working after parking over a hose in use at an active fire scene this weekend.

An Indianapolis motorist learned the hard way that active fire scenes—especially ones with unfurled hoses—aren't the best places to park and should best be avoided, especially

While crews were responding to a blaze Saturday, a vehicle decided to get a little too close to the action. So close, in fact, that the driver was parked the vehicle over a hose being used to put out the flames.

The Indianapolis Fire Department posted a photo of the inconsiderate and dangerous situation to social media. The driver also was ticketed and forced to stay at the scene.

"Once fireground Ops were complete & supply lines no longer needed, the hose was drained he was able to move his car," the department wrote, adding #SupplyLinesAreLifeLines to the post. "Don't Drive Over Hose."