Borrowing from an initiative first developed out west utilizing decommissioned used fire hoses this method of using small 12 inch sections of fire hose to secure school classroom doors will be utilized as one last effort to provide an additional layer of effective security in providing safety to students during a critical incident such as an.
Fire hose door security.
Larrick said he hopes this is a step that continues to build partnerships between the.
Rural metro is sharing these security sleeves with the tanque verde school district and.
The door closer enables the door to remain open so wheelchairs could come in or also be pulled shut automatically because of the fire code.
A fire hose is a strong simple life saving tool.
A new proposal in columbia county would help keep school doors closed during a lockdown and it involves using part of a fire hose.
Utilizing the fact that most doors have door closers the training instructed teachers to tie belts or cords around the door closer to secure it.
These hoses can be used at the top of a door preventing anyone from getting inside the classroom.
Each fire hose is about 50 feet long larrick said and each door needs between 4 and 6 inches of hose.
Old hose can keep classroom doors from opening.
The department created safety sleeves using old hoses.