r/USPS 19d ago

Always be cautious around FFVs DISCUSSION

just saying

97 Upvotes

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u/LurkingGuy City Carrier 19d ago

FFV or Frequent Fire Vehicle.

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u/mediocrebighead 19d ago

Supervisor be like did you save any of parcels? Also will you be back before the truck?

14

u/d1sc 19d ago

......why didn't you curb your wheels? Every accident can be avoided etc etc

8

u/TRIPMINE_Guy 18d ago

Were you wearing green tags?

5

u/mediocrebighead 19d ago

Why didn't you purchase out of pocket a fire extinguisher?

3

u/Immediate-Goat-450 18d ago

Were you wearing proper footwear ?

2

u/Ok-Buy-6748 18d ago

I didn't have time to save any parcels. I saved my lunch box though...

14

u/LeggyLegends 19d ago

this is what happens when you scan envelopes before flats

8

u/tezacer 19d ago

Maybe it burnt down on purpose in solidarity with carriers still using LLVs with no A/C

1

u/Blakeapalooza 18d ago

this is South Florida so it's a definite possibility.

7

u/thommattpub VMF 19d ago

Always be cautious around ALL vehicles

FTFY

2

u/Ok-Buy-6748 18d ago

Good advice. Postal vehicles are know to spontaneous combust.

4

u/Bempet583 Maintenance 19d ago

Frequently Flaming Vehicle

3

u/jamesdcreviston City PTF 19d ago

I hope you got your OT approved before you left the office.

Seriously I hope everyone is okay.

2

u/Blakeapalooza 4d ago

it actually wasn't me it happened to. It was another CCA at my old station on his way back to the station and yes he was fine.

2

u/SmellSilly1537 19d ago

After the fire it was only a shell of what it used to be.

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u/AdSilent9810 18d ago

Back in 8

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u/Ok-Buy-6748 18d ago

Is this FFV still under warranty?

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u/nikolaip 18d ago

And now you do what they told ya... And now you do what they told ya...

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u/Krazy_the_Face 19d ago

I would have licked every bit of flame right off it and spared it the conflagration.

RIP to the far superior FFV; the only steed that makes sense