It should be common knowledge not to park next to a fire hydrant or near a fire scene, but these videos remind us it’s never safe to assume anything.
In this week’s Trending Topics, we highlight instances where vehicles are doing just that — leaving firefighters unable to operate efficiently without some slight improvisations.
All four of these examples have one thing in common: they’re a great reminder for the importance of vehicle placement. Check them out and add your thoughts below.
 | Fire truck shoves squad car blocking fire access Firefighters are also forced to hit a BMW in the way, causing its front bumper to rip off. |
 | Why cars should never park next to a fire hydrant In this case, the car was blocking a fire hydrant in front of a fire at a marijuana grow house. |
 | Aerial’s outrigger pierces too-close cop car The firefighters were reportedly responding to a call about “people hanging.” |
 | Firefighters move BMW to get kink out of hose The driver parked his BMW in front of a hydrant firefighters needed to battle an 8-alarm blaze in East Boston. |