BY GEORGE GUINAN 5TH
Expect the unexpected. There’s something new every day. Never assume anything, and remember that no two jobs are ever the same. These are just a few sayings firefighters live by; they serve to keep our minds challenged, alert, and always on guard. Vacant property security systems (VPSS) are just another of these new and unexpected things with which we must deal in the course of what we are called to do. VPSS installations are still fairly new, but they are rapidly increasing, and incidents involving these systems are on the rise. Comprised of fortified window and door coverings, these systems have added to the challenge of forcible entry operations for firefighters everywhere. Encountering them on arrival at fire or emergencies is a cause for concern and is not to be taken lightly. By reviewing the basic information on the systems’ use, makeup, and methods of installation presented here, you will see how the presence of these systems can affect firefighting operations. The photos depict what we have seen so far and some of the methods for compromising and defeating these systems when the need arises.
VPSS用于安全属性和保护m from vandalism. They may also provide a measure of safety and protection for construction workers operating within the buildings. The systems are leased or rented and are usually installed on newly constructed or renovated buildings during the later stages of construction. Typically, the systems will remain in place while the building is in the marketing and sale stages, right up to the time that occupancy takes place.
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