Brother in law is a firefighter, gleefully is exactly the correct term here. According to him getting to bust windows to run the hose is literally their favorite thing to do. To the point where even if they don't actually need to, or it would be slower, they'll still do it. It's apparently a matter of principle.

I think apsurd interpreted Lammy’s post as a complaint, like the firefighters are too gleeful.

Then apsurd is pointing out that there’s no reason to complain, and they shouldn’t waste time with remorse.

I don’t think Lammy actually meant it as a complaint, though, which ended up making apsurd’s correction confusing.

Anyway, I think everyone in the thread agreed: park in front of the fire hydrant and nobody feels bad but you as you get your window smashed. Broad anti-fire consensus.

Yes exactly. Funny to read the discussion all on account of a single word.

this is why I come to HN

Correct; not a complaint :)

My dad, former firefighter, age 83, likes to tell this story of someone parked in front of a hydrant and them running the hose through the car. He’ll be happy it’s stood the test of time.

If my bike were capable of messing up a car I 100% would ram every jerk parked in a bike lane.

So I can see where your BIL is coming from.

Oh if you haven't seen it you're gonna love this.

https://youtu.be/bzE-IMaegzQ?feature=shared

Gotta practice your jumps and hop up on top of it. It's in the lane, but you can be too...

As not a fire fighter, I agree!

I suppose I took OP to say gleefully as if it was uncalled for. But maybe it's what you said and they're just on the inside. Good to know all around.