King Rose Archives | 1960s New York City Fire Commissioner Cavanagh on Reporting False Fire Alarms @KingRoseArchives | Uploaded March 2023 | Updated October 2024, 13 hours ago.
Edward Francis Cavanagh Jr. was a Fire Commissioner in New York City, New York from 1962 to 1966. During his time as Commissioner, Cavanagh spoke out against false fire alarms and the dangers they posed to the community. In a speech given in 1963, Cavanagh emphasized the importance of taking false fire alarms seriously. He noted that false alarms were not only a waste of resources, but they also put firefighters and the public at risk by diverting attention and resources away from actual emergencies. Cavanagh argued that individuals who report false fire alarms should be held accountable for their actions and punished accordingly, in order to deter future false alarms and protect public safety. Cavanagh's stance on false fire alarms reflected his commitment to ensuring the safety of the people of New York City and the firefighters who served them. His words serve as a reminder of the importance of taking all emergency situations seriously, and of the potential consequences of false alarms.
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Edward Francis Cavanagh Jr. was a Fire Commissioner in New York City, New York from 1962 to 1966. During his time as Commissioner, Cavanagh spoke out against false fire alarms and the dangers they posed to the community. In a speech given in 1963, Cavanagh emphasized the importance of taking false fire alarms seriously. He noted that false alarms were not only a waste of resources, but they also put firefighters and the public at risk by diverting attention and resources away from actual emergencies. Cavanagh argued that individuals who report false fire alarms should be held accountable for their actions and punished accordingly, in order to deter future false alarms and protect public safety. Cavanagh's stance on false fire alarms reflected his commitment to ensuring the safety of the people of New York City and the firefighters who served them. His words serve as a reminder of the importance of taking all emergency situations seriously, and of the potential consequences of false alarms.
#PSA #fire #firesafety #1960s #newyorkcity #EMS #emergency
For availability and licensing inquiries, please contact:
globalimageworks.com/contact
Ref: S176.03
