CHARLESTON – Almost from the outset of their investigation three years ago, a group of experts concluded that Charleston FDt was a mess and that its chief needed to go for the organization to rise from “the dark ages.” That theme emerges in hundreds of released e-mails from Gordon Routley and his team of fire experts, who were paid $284,000 by the city to investigate the deadly Sofa Super Store blaze. (more…)
Also on SConFire…
- CHARLESTON 9 – No One Charged Because Too Many Responsible?! – February 13, 2011
- FD Prepares For Reinvention – November 17, 2010
- Memorial Work Begins At Sofa Super Store Fire Site – April 3, 2011
- Sofa Super Store Case Ends – July 2, 2011
Absolutely fascinating.