Folks...a fire in a fraternity at the University of Missouri in Columbia in 1999 claimed the life of Dominic Passantino. Within the past few months, a mandatory sprinkler retrofit ordinance was passed requiring all Greek housing to install sprinklers within six years. Donna Henson, Dominic's mother, testified at this hearing which resulted in passage. Victory was won.

Almost.

The Greek community has since lobbied to have this ordinance overturned, citing economic hardship, and the City Council is going to consider this request, which is unprecedented.

It would be very helpful if we could weigh in on this with the City Council, letting them know the importance of sprinklers in saving lives, both those of the occupants and fire fighters, especially in light of the fact that many communities have passed ordinances without going through the tragedy of losing a life. Any personal experiences in your communities would be great.

If you could send an email, showing your support, to the City Council members listed below (just select all of the addresses and paste them into your TO: box), that would be very helpful. (Please CC me on your email).

Thanks for your help and support on this important cause!

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Ed Comeau ([email protected])
Campus Firewatch
PO Box 1046
Belchertown, MA 01007

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