Friday, June 1, 2007
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290
What Others are Saying About New Safety Measures for Missouri's Long Term Care Facilities
"This law is common sense protection for those residents of long term care facilities against fire tragedies. Requiring fire alarm systems, smoke partitions and automatic sprinkler systems in such facilities is a life-saving step."
Randy Cole
State Fire Marshall
"We would like to thank Governor Matt Blunt for his role in this legislation. After 11 residents perished in a fire in an Anderson group home the Governor called on legislators to enact legislation to require fire sprinklers in existing nursing homes this session. This bill is an important first step to protect some of Missouri's most vulnerable residents as well as the safety of fire responders."
Michael Mahler
Business Manager of Sprinkler Fitters Local 268 in St. Louis, the Sprinkler
Contractors Association and the St. Louis Fire Sprinkler Alliance
"The passage of HB 952 represents a major step forward in protecting the Missourians who need it the most. The fire sprinkler systems and other proven, cost-effective measures called for in this legislation will undoubtedly save lives and property."
Jason Webb
President, Fire Marshal's Association of Missouri
"The Missouri Association of Fire Chiefs have long been advocates of sprinkler systems, especially for structures that have significant issues with life safety. These two bills move Missouri toward better protection for its citizens."
Chief Dave Williams
President, Missouri Fire Chiefs Association