JayTL
03-14-2002, 05:04 PM
I have taken a look at the statement contained below a thousand times and find it to be in line with many peoples thinking. I wanted to re-post it because it brings to mind what should be done for the good of the fire service. I would also like to point out William Mannings call for a report and review directly after the murderous attack on America. However this is signed by three fire service luminaries:
We, the undersigned, call on FEMA to immediately impanel a "World Trade Center Disaster Review Panel" to coordinate a complete review of all aspects of the World Trade Center incident. The panel should be charged with creating a comprehensive report that examines a variety of topics including determining exactly how and why the towers collapsed, critiquing the building evacuation procedures and the means of egress, assessing the buildings' fire protection features (steel "fireproofing," fire protection systems, etc.), and reviewing the valiant firefighting procedures employed. In addition, the Panel should be charged with preparing a detailed set of recommendations, including the critical changes necessary to our building codes.
Francis L. Brannigan, SFPE
Glenn P. Corbett, PE
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Vincent Dunn, FDNY
As we all know, Professor Corbett testified before the house and again called on action to be taken.
We are in the midst of a war and attacks could occur in any city in America. Knowledge needs to be aquired so that departments across the nation are better informed than they are now.
God Bless America
We, the undersigned, call on FEMA to immediately impanel a "World Trade Center Disaster Review Panel" to coordinate a complete review of all aspects of the World Trade Center incident. The panel should be charged with creating a comprehensive report that examines a variety of topics including determining exactly how and why the towers collapsed, critiquing the building evacuation procedures and the means of egress, assessing the buildings' fire protection features (steel "fireproofing," fire protection systems, etc.), and reviewing the valiant firefighting procedures employed. In addition, the Panel should be charged with preparing a detailed set of recommendations, including the critical changes necessary to our building codes.
Francis L. Brannigan, SFPE
Glenn P. Corbett, PE
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Vincent Dunn, FDNY
As we all know, Professor Corbett testified before the house and again called on action to be taken.
We are in the midst of a war and attacks could occur in any city in America. Knowledge needs to be aquired so that departments across the nation are better informed than they are now.
God Bless America