"The Baltimore City Fire Department says a recent state inspection found the department's fire academy to be in compliance with safety standards for live fire training exercises.
According to a news release, the determination was made last week after the inspection by the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
A previous inspection, conducted soon after the February 2007 death of a recruit in a 'live burn' exercise, found several safety problems. Fire instructors lacked proper credentials, training equipment was not properly maintained, the building chosen for the exercises was deemed unsafe and a safety officer had not been present for the exercises.
Live burns are now conducted at the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute training facility in Aberdeen."
Wednesday, January 14
City fire academy found in compliance with safety standards -- baltimoresun.com
City fire academy found in compliance with safety standards -- baltimoresun.com:
