Lejeune FD: Smoke detectors not checked

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Lejeune FD: Smoke detectors not checked
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Jun 18, 2008 8:33:38 EDT

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Three former and current employees of the Camp Lejeune Fire Department have alleged that smoke detectors and fire alarms are not being inspected and maintained at the base, putting Marines and others at risk.

The employees reported widespread maintenance problems within the department in a letter sent to the base’s inspector general’s office, The Daily News of Jacksonville reported Tuesday.

“Sprinkler systems have no water, fire alarm pull boxes do not work and fire panels are disabled,” said Joshua Bowers, the employees’ Washington-based lawyer.

Camp Lejeune spokesman Maj. Nat Fahy said an internal investigation into the claims has been underway since June 4 at the expansive base on the North Carolina coast, which is home to roughly 50,000 Marines. Fahy did not say how long the investigation would take.

“The commanding officer takes any claims of mismanagement that threaten the safety of base residents with the utmost seriousness,” Fahy said. “He and his staff are thoroughly engaged on this situation.”


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