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## Danger signs for firefighters Professor Frank Brannigan put it “One of the greatest danger signs to a firefighter is a 40-yd dumpster parked in front of a building." * Go in and find out what renovations are being done. * Try to evaluate what kind of effect they could have during a fire, partic...

## Danger signs for firefighters Professor Frank Brannigan put it “One of the greatest danger signs to a firefighter is a 40-yd dumpster parked in front of a building." * Go in and find out what renovations are being done. * Try to evaluate what kind of effect they could have during a fire, particularly on the structural integrity of the building. * Get the code enforcement people involved if the work is being done without a permit. * A building permit usually ensures that an architect or structural engineer has at least reviewed the design for any obvious weaknesses. * Unfortunately, as soon as the dumpster is hauled off to the landfill, we have lost our early warning.