Charleston, SC (September 21, 2007) - South Carolina OSHA has no time for his report on June 18 sofa store fire in which nine Charleston firefighters lost their lives. The synthesis, which was released this morning quoted by the city of Charleston Fire Department with the intent and serious violations that led to the deaths of firefighters.
The notice of citation and fine there are four separate offenses, starting with "willful infringement". SCOSHA reports that the CFD "... knew or should have known that the command did not offer the entire system for security forces and their activities."
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The report adds three serious violations include any operating procedure for fighting a fire in a wooden roof of the building, the armor was not required to be worn by nine firefighters dead, and that respiratory protection was not required be worn at all times of four firefighters who were exposedSmoke and toxic substances.
The fine levied against a total of less than $ 10,000, the CFD. But by the fire safety, the chief Billy Goldfeder, "The amount dollar fine is not really the point." He continues: "The fact that they (the stores) in violation and those violations have been found directly contributed to the line of duty deaths of nine firefighters CFD is the problem."
The quotations, in particular the deliberate violation of the firefighters have shakenWorld. In South Carolina, fire department response was quick. Michael Parrotta South Carolina Fire Firefighters Association says faith in Chief Rusty Thomas has lost, and demanded his immediate resignation.
Just a day after the fire, firefighters are exposed to many called to Thomas. But Mayor Joe Riley of Charleston has repeatedly stressed that as long as he remains the mayor Thomas is the fire chief of the city. But TV-journalist SarahDeMarco is a recent report: "Some say, if that's the case, then perhaps it is time for Riley to find a new job."
"The new report is a clarion call for change." Charleston Firefighters Association Local 61 says President Roger Yow.
"It's not just the fire department, the Charleston Fire Department has the right to perform an unsafe manner," says Yow. "Now state officials also condemned Chief Thomas failed leadership."
Mayor Riley says the city vigorously challengeOSHA citations for violations of safety SC issued. He feels that the agency was "unfairly punished the city ....
The sofa store fire that killed nine Charleston is the worst on-the-job loss for the fire service in North America after the events of 9/11/01, and the story is followed by a fire, rescue agencies around the world.
SC OSHA report is a wake-up call to the fire department and has national implications. Send a message to the mayor, the provincial executiveand choose according to members of the Board of the fire, at the national level, and their leader skills - not popularity.
During the last generation of firefighters here in America needs change more than it did during the first 300 years. In my mind it was only a matter of time before an accident like fire in Charleston sofa instead. Most likely could have affected some other American city, because the agency is not CFD fire only one that works inPast.
Election Chief Rusty Thomas' procedures for fire control, which is universally accepted to ignore a clear contempt for men and women who serve under him. It 'time for Thomas to step down and let the Charleston firefighters to be rebuilt. And 'the best scenario for the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in America - one that will allow Charleston firefighters to demonstrate their true abilities and potential.
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The funds for thisComment:
(1) SC OSHA report http://media.charleston.net/pdf/OSHAreport.pdf
(2) News 4 Charleston
(3) The secret list
(4) Photos: Tyronne Walker (with their permission)
SC OSHA Cites Charleston Fire Department in nine dead
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