tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post2189559664890380247..comments2024-02-24T05:11:30.646-06:00Comments on The Director's Desk: InspectionTom Casadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188041481309059441noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-43593016115026096902011-06-13T09:11:58.078-05:002011-06-13T09:11:58.078-05:00Fire Inspectors, who respond to fire calls as disp...Fire Inspectors, who respond to fire calls as dispatched or respond by request of of fire scene command, are already driving a an unmarked car (such as F3).<br /><br />These guys aren't always busy doing post fire investigations, and as I recall, are assigned to the Fire Prevention division.<br /><br />Thus, why not move business inspections to the inspectors and keep the trucks and engines in service in station?<br /><br />Further, as an aside, can a citizen request a fire inspection of their home? Seems to me this would be a great service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-16488019047071674582011-06-11T09:23:52.922-05:002011-06-11T09:23:52.922-05:00Q: Wouldn't it be more cost effective to have ...Q: <i>Wouldn't it be more cost effective to have a person in a car making the inspections?</i> <br /><br />A: No and no. multiple personnel can complete an inspection more quickly. When an emergency call comes in, they can drop the inspection and respond, then complete the inspection later. I've never worked for the FD, and even I realize that. In any case, he explained something similar in his earlier reply.<br /><br /><i>Seems like alot of highly paid people driving around in an expensive vehicle.</i><br /><br />So, you want to buy them a car, in addition to a truck and/or engine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-25416939480323382232011-06-10T06:26:27.695-05:002011-06-10T06:26:27.695-05:00We had a inspection a couple of weeks ago, they fo...We had a inspection a couple of weeks ago, they found that there was a faulty alarm and the fire alarm panel had been configured incorrectly. Luckily they sent a qualified engineer out and the building has now passed it fire regulation. I would just get a inspection done its not worth the risk.james Whitehttp://www.discountfiresupplies.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-87511032264523320272011-06-09T12:16:46.507-05:002011-06-09T12:16:46.507-05:00Wouldn't it be more cost effective to have a p...Wouldn't it be more cost effective to have a person in a car making the inspections? Seems like alot of highly paid people driving around in an expensive vehicle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-67649963499520080122011-06-09T11:20:31.127-05:002011-06-09T11:20:31.127-05:00did they ever go to the lps office and recommend s...did they ever go to the lps office and recommend sprinklers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-45470458160008072122011-06-08T20:26:56.264-05:002011-06-08T20:26:56.264-05:00Steve,
Yes, it is an expected activity, tracked a...Steve,<br /><br />Yes, it is an expected activity, tracked and counted and part of the department's performance indicators. The fire company refers any apparent violations or problems to the code inspectors, if they are not immediately rectified. There are thousands of commercial establishments in Lincoln, so the update and inspection cycle is not as frequent as you might like in an ideal world.<br /><br />5:42,<br /><br />We take the engine, and go as a group, so the district is not left uncovered, and can drop the inspection and roll on a call if needed.Tom Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03188041481309059441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-62001644543948303792011-06-08T17:42:08.342-05:002011-06-08T17:42:08.342-05:00Hopefully they won't see the need to drive one...Hopefully they won't see the need to drive one of the big rigs to the inspections.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-25488548713314132122011-06-08T17:17:41.814-05:002011-06-08T17:17:41.814-05:00Director Tom,
Good info. It's nice to know wha...Director Tom,<br />Good info. It's nice to know what our firefighters are doing to be better prepared when not rushing to the scene of an emergency. Also, like that that info is shared with LPD and property owners.<br />John N.John Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281987828871557130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225570644228196036.post-72650732128623433632011-06-08T11:54:37.168-05:002011-06-08T11:54:37.168-05:00Are these inspections a formal, mandated, requirem...Are these inspections a formal, mandated, requirement? Or, are they just a public service that is offered? Do businesses have to let LFR in, and do they have to follow their recommendations?<br /><br />I think it is a good idea, and I'm somewhat surprised that it doesn't happen even more frequently. I don't know that they have ever come to any place where I've worked to inspect anything, but I may have just missed them.<br /><br />Unfortunately, many employers won't voluntarily take the steps that might prevent a fire and a tragedy that might cost their employee's lives, or those of the firefighters trying to save their business from their own foolishness.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369138557977907215noreply@blogger.com