Originally Posted by
Geezer in NH
As a former Firefighter/investigator I can state ammo in a fire is not dangerous to the FF or anyone around. PROVEN fact by NFPA and .Gov.
In classes taught to recruits I used to put ammo on a hot plate with a cardboard box over it. Plug in the hot plate and let the ammo cook off, NONE that's 0 came through the box. Did it 20 to 30 times.
Any FF saying ammo, let alone 1 little primer, is dangerous in a fire seriously lacks training. Ammo in small amounts cooks off with no damage around. I am more afraid of 1 lb propane cylinders and gas cans or gas bags set for detonation much more for good reason.
Around 1 ton of ammo and explosives military grade is another thing, Same as huge amounts of fertilizer.