Monday, November 17, 2014
Baltimore fire safety officer Lt. James Bethea died
of smoke inhalation after falling through a floor at a vacant rowhouse,
where he remained for hours before an off-duty firefighter happened to
see his car outside and called for help.
Fire Chief Niles Ford also announced Friday the creation of a new
chief of safety position and a new rule requiring the last departing
units to report to dispatchers that the scene is clear. He said an
investigation, which involves department personnel and federal workplace
safety officials, is continuing.
Ford said the department would consider additional policy changes,
including requiring that safety officers work in pairs. Anne Arundel
County has such a rule, while other neighboring jurisdictions try to
ensure that safety officers aren't alone in dangerous situations.
"I am always concerned about the safety of our members. If anything
happens to a member in our organization, not only does it affect th... [
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