CLEVELAND (WJW) — The FOX 8 I-Team tracked down members of the Cleveland Department of Fire command staff with a camera rolling as we asked about fire safety inspections not being done.
We’ve exposed gaps in safety inspections even at the city’s busiest and tallest buildings.
Wednesday, we found some of the fire department top brass walking through Cleveland City Hall.
Recently, we reported, the city has no records of regular safety inspections in maximum risk buildings such as high-rises. At least, for the last two years. Other records the city gave us included reports dating back to the 1940s.
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We approached two assistant chiefs Wednesday, leaving a city council public safety hearing.
We said, “We’ve been trying to get some answers about fire inspections, and fire inspections not being done. Wanted to see what light you could shed on that.”
Asst. Chief Bradley Englehart said, “No comment.”
We confirmed through the mayor’s office that Englehart serves as chief of staff in the fire department and his duties include overseeing the Fire Prevention Bureau.