Stupid squirrel tricks

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"Hey Nutkin, we dare you to climb up this pole, eh?"

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/aplocal_story.asp?category=6420&slug=CAN%20Squirrel%20Fires

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maybe *i* should be fire chief

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(Fire Chief Ross) Driver said he didn't know what Fortis could do to prevent future squirrel-caused fires.

Well, that's easy:
* Install those "tin hat" squirrel-shields (like those used on bird feeders) on the power poles.
* Install a sprinkler system at the base of the poles to keep the brush from being dry and squirrel-ignitable.
* Turn off the power lines during "Squirrel Flambé Season".
* Breed smarter squirrels.

Do I get the special Fire Chief hat and get to run the siren?

Re: maybe *i* should be fire chief

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I have yet to see a shield that a squirrel couldn't work around eventually. See point #4. :)

I say just put a collection bin underneath and donate to the county jail for "Wild Game Night".