Firefighting equipment stolen from high-rise buildings

Mornings with Simi

English - September 05, 2019 20:17 - 7 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Essential firefighting equipment is being stolen from high-rise buildings, with police in Vancouver reporting more than 60 cases of theft.

Standpipe connections are attached to high-rise buildings and are used to feed water to upper floors during fires.

Police believe they’re being stolen because of the valuable metal component. They warn that the thefts are presenting a huge risk to the public, police, and firefighters.

Guest: Captain Jonathan Gormick

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services

Essential firefighting equipment is being stolen from high-rise buildings, with police in Vancouver reporting more than 60 cases of theft.

Standpipe connections are attached to high-rise buildings and are used to feed water to upper floors during fires.

Police believe they’re being stolen because of the valuable metal component. They warn that the thefts are presenting a huge risk to the public, police, and firefighters.

Guest: Captain Jonathan Gormick

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services