Excellent diplomacy (and use of your rolodex) Bill. The industry accross the
country will benefit - thank you (and pass on a big thanks tou your friend
William).
For a brighter energy future,
Geoff Greenfield
Founder and CEO
Third Sun Solar & Wind Power Ltd.
340 West State Street, Unit 25
Athens, OH 45701
740.597.3111 Fax 740.597.1548
www.Third-Sun.com
Clean Energy - Expertly Installed
----- "Bill Brooks" <billbroo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> William and all,
> I notified a friend of mine in the fire service about this, and he has
> followed up with the website to have the article removed. Here is the thread
> with me and the website:
> Note to me:
> This article is exactly the same as one I received from a young firefighter
> from Orange County, CA a few months ago. I made numerous comments on it,
> and sent him our video. Curiously, I just emailed him yesterday inquiring
> as to the status of his interest in publishing an
> article, and heard back that he had not taken any action on it. It
> appears the original "Author" got this posted. I will attempt to have this
> article removed from this site, for correction.
> FE Matthew Paiss, T13B
> San Jose Fire Department
> San Jose, CA
> Note from Matt to website administrator:
> Billy,
> By way of introduction, my name is Matt Paiss. I am a Fire Engineer for the
> San Jose Fire Department. Additionally, I am a subject matter expert in the
> area of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Firefighter Safety, have a degree in Solar
> Technology, and am a member of the State Fire Marshals Office PV Task Force
> which is tasked with creating guidelines for the safe installation of said
> systems. I also teach classes on PV Safety for Firefighters.
> I was sent this article (below) to review a few months ago.
> http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?77468
> It is riddled with incorrect statements and does a disservice to the fire
> service in the fact that it presents us as ignorant to the science and
> realities of Solar Photovoltaic systems. I sent the "Author" a redlined
> commentary and suggested that he take some time to gather factual background
> info prior to attempting to publish.
> My request is that you remove it, and refer the author to me to help correct
> his info. I believe that there is information that FF's need to know about
> these systems, but this is NOT it. Let's get it right.
> Best Regards,
> FE Matthew Paiss, T13B
> San Jose Fire Department
> San Jose, CA
> Note from administrator to Matt:
> Thanks Matt! Please send me what should be posted and we will not only
> remove it-but will also send it out on The Secret List with your name and
> any other affiliate org that can substantiate the facts. A simple (FF
> readable-you know what I mean) document would be great.
> Thanks!
> Billy
>
> Final message from Matt to administrator:
> Will do Chief!
> As the info is incorrect in so many areas, would you please consider
> removing it now? It does reflect poorly on both firefighterclosecalls.com
> AND the fire service in general. I was actually sent the link by a friend
> who works for the DOE, and asked if I could help. I will get you a more
> accurate article within a week, if you could grant me that time. I promise
> it will be FF-friendly!! I am preparing for 3 classes and am a bit swamped.
> FE Matthew Paiss, T13B
> San Jose Fire Department
> San Jose, CA
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