You Tube Video Of November 30 Island House Fire
Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) President Frank Farance sent the following message to Public Safety Director Keith Guerra:
Director Guerra-
In my WIRE column of December 12, I mentioned the recent fire in Island House:
“… We heard several complaints afterward about the performance of FDNY afterwards. I spoke with Lt. Philips at Engine 260, our nearest firehouse. The discussion was in the spirit of comparing notes and lessons learned. Overall, there’s a little bit of improvement everywhere: FDNY, RIOC, Public Safety, managing agents, and residents themselves. RIRA will be compiling an informative list for an upcoming Town Hall meeting. …”
You and I had a meeting to discuss some Lessons Learned and you arranged for a later meeting with local FDNY Battalion Chief to continue the cooperative discussion. Since our meeting with FDNY, I’ve seen the trucks (Engine 260, Ladder 116) on several weekends doing training.
I appreciate your help convening the meeting with FDNY: it was very productive, informative, and cooperative.
I hope you and your family are enjoying the holidays!
And Mr. Guerra replied:
You’re welcome Frank. I wish you and your family a Happy New Year and look forward to working productively together in 2010.
More on the November 30 fire at Roosevelt Island’s Island House.
