City's firefighters launch video series on 'Burgh arsons

I've been urging stronger responses to the string of arson fires that have been set in Lansingburgh since last summer. Mayor Lou Rosamilia's "task force" creation was a pale reactive move. Now, though, the City's paid firefighters have done something concrete -- and proactive -- on their own.

The Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association just unveiled a public service announcement on Facebook involving a series of public service videos -- the first one is shown above -- they hope will aid the residents of the 'Burgh in becoming more aware of the danger and better equipped to help combat it.

Here is the text of their announcement:

"Members of the Troy Uniformed Firefighters’ Association Local 86 have produced a Public Service Announcement to help raise awareness and combat arson epidemic in Troy’s Lansingburgh neighborhood. ... Produced entirely by members of the Firefighter’s Union, using donated time, the video touches on exactly how many intentionally lit fires have occurred since 2012, when the arsons began. In addition, the video gives suggestions on how residents of the neighborhood can safeguard their properties, as well as keep their families safe. Additional videos are expected to be released in the coming days, with the intent of educating the public on exactly how the Fire Department combats these fires, and on how the men and women of the Firefighter’s Union are taking steps to assist the neighborhood during these troubling times." 

These videos can be found on the Troy Firefighter’s Facebook page.

Congratulations to the firefighters for this public service in addition to all else they do. 

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