While on patrol, I found a HVAC water leak flooding one of the rooms at the site I'm posted at. Water damage to the room and the one below it. I contained the leak and had the areas mopped. Shortly thereafter, I resumed my patrol and guess what? Another problem. This time a cracked steam pipe is blowing steam toward a smoke detector and flooding the floor. I disarm the detector to prevent a false alarm and advise our HVAC contractor. The technician is unable to respond due to another emergency call at a school that is very serious.
He directs me to an access panel in a wall downstairs to shut-off the steam valves. A brick wall prevents me from closing one of the valves. After locating a wrench, I remove the valve handle and close it with a pair of pliers. During this process, I manage to burn my knuckle on the steam pipe. Both problems are now under control, but I'm beat and my knuckle is killing me. When it rains, IT POURS.
He directs me to an access panel in a wall downstairs to shut-off the steam valves. A brick wall prevents me from closing one of the valves. After locating a wrench, I remove the valve handle and close it with a pair of pliers. During this process, I manage to burn my knuckle on the steam pipe. Both problems are now under control, but I'm beat and my knuckle is killing me. When it rains, IT POURS.

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