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Commissioners press fire department over slow-street barricades after challenging Noe Street third-alarm and engine collision
Summary
Commissioners pressed department leaders about unapproved slow-street barricades that impeded access during a recent third-alarm Noe Street fire and questioned the department about an intersection collision between Engine 38 and Engine 16; the department said investigations and interagency follow-ups are underway.
Commissioners used the operations briefing to press fire department leaders about access problems created by slow-street barricades and planters during the DuBose Triangle/Noe Street third-alarm fire. Deputy Chief Robert Postel described how hard barriers placed by neighbors "restricted our access into the fire block itself" and said companies in the field report barricades so the department can request MTA and DPW removal.
Assistant Chief Coughlin explained the removal process is bureaucratic and…
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