RI State Fire Marshal Appointment

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We, the Survivors, Family Members and Friends affected by the Station Nightclub Fire totally disagree with the June 11, 2005 article in the Providence Journal in support of the Fire Marshal. We feel that Mr Owens' total disregard for the safety of the people in the State of RI and his lack of personal accountability and responsibility with regard to the tragedy that took place on Feb 20th, 2003 shows a complete lack of professionalism. You have heard from his many friends and political supporters that all have their own agendas; now is the time to hear from the real voice of the people affected by his past failures. We the undersigned respectfully request that you; Governor Carcieri, in your position of authority do NOT reappoint this man in his position. We need a NEW voice, a new future for of those who entrust their safety and that of their loved ones to the State of RI.

819 Signatures

  • Victoria L. Potvin
    • Comments
    • Station Nightclub Fire Survivor/ President Station Family Fund
    • City, State
    • West Warwick, RI
  • Nicole Yates
    • City, State
    • West Warwick RI
  • Ryan Eagan
    • City, State
    • West Warwick, RI
  • MELINDA BLOOMINGBURGH
    • Comments
    • MY SON KEVIN LOST HIS FATHER IN THE FIRE & IT HAS BEEN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR US
    • City, State
    • WARWICK, RI
  • Carmen Burnell
    • City, State
    • Cranston, RI
  • Ann Shubert
    • City, State
    • Gainesville,FL
  • Kerrie A. Rock
    • City, State
    • West Warwick, RI
  • Eugene J Goguen Jr
    • Comments
    • How can one person soley responsible for the safety of so many people be reappointed after failing miserably to perform their duties in the first place? More political BS!!
    • City, State
    • Mapleville R.I.
  • Christie Lyn Robbins
    • City, State
    • Pawtucket, Rhode Island
  • MIKE HAMPSON
    • City, State
    • WARWICK RI 02888
  • Elizabeth O'Connor
    • City, State
    • Brockton, MA
  • Donna Anderson
    • City, State
    • Warwick, RI
  • Pam Wilson
    • City, State
    • Warwick
  • Renee C. Walton
    • Comments
    • Does anything really need to be said!???
    • City, State
    • Johnston, RI
  • Nicole Gomes
    • City, State
    • Cranston Rhode Island
  • Julie Lawson
    • City, State
    • Warwick, RI
  • Krista Picton
    • City, State
    • Cranston, R.I.
  • Theresa Jacavone
    • City, State
    • johnston ri
  • Mary
    • Comments
    • He didn't do his job before, what makes anyone think he will do it in the future?
    • City, State
    • Carteret, NJ
  • Karen Gorton-Rodrigues
    • City, State
    • Cranston, RI
  • Shaun O'Donnell
    • City, State
    • Newport, RI
  • M. Medeiros
    • City, State
    • West Warwick, RI
  • Nancy McCarthy
    • Comments
    • This Man needs to RETIRE and let someone else do the job.
    • City, State
    • Vermont
  • Paul Harrington
    • City, State
    • Warwick, RI
  • Thomas Cahir
    • Comments
    • As the former president of a Station nightclub-related non-profit I've made many friends within the community most directly affected by the fire and the one common theme they all express is the deep resentment they feel for the fire marshal. To have him reappointed would cause them great pain and disregard all the work they've done lobbying for more safety by reinstating the man they feel most responsible for the tragedy.
    • City, State
    • Cranston, RI
  • Ray Russo
    • City, State
    • Johnston, R.I. 02919
  • TAMMY WHITE
    • Comments
    • Please stand up for the victims of the Station Night Club Fire. And not for the people who had a hand in destroying many lives.
    • City, State
    • warwisk RI
  • SuS Longiaru
    • Comments
    • Mr. Owens should lose his job and be charged with the murders of our 100 loved ones
    • City, State
    • Johnston, RI
  • Tim Petit
    • Comments
    • It is time for NEW qualifed people who will work to protect us.
    • City, State
    • Bristol,RI
  • linda fisher
    • Comments
    • already said in PROJO
    • City, State
    • cranston, RI
  • Eddy Rotella
    • Comments
    • DIDN'T THEY SUFFER ENOUGH???
    • City, State
    • Cranston, RI
  • Julian McMahon
    • Comments
    • Two of my closest friends lost their sisters at the fire....countless others lost loved ones too. It's time for a change and the time to act is now!
    • City, State
    • Providence, RI
  • Paul Bertolo
    • Comments
    • This idiot needs to be found guilty for not doing his job right in the first place, He is part of the problem that claim the lives of 100 young people, If i had a voice in this matter, i would say give him a new job, ( title ) ( STATION NIGHT CLUB PARKING LOT SWEEPER ) maybe that finally knock some sence into his head and realize that letting things slide to pass inspections or not catching what is not correct, then we and he would not be in this position, Need i say more
    • City, State
    • Brockton , Ma , 02302
  • Lani Peak
    • Comments
    • It's a shame this man has been still able to work after no re-appointment a year ago---he failed to do his job, he failed to find the Station owners in violation of more than one or two fire code violations, he failed the 100 people who died and all those who survived. In my book, failing never got you to the next grade - DON'T LET HIM PASS!
    • City, State
    • Brockton, MA
  • Gina Russo
    • Comments
    • Governor if your care about us at all please do not reappoint this man. He didn't do his job the first time and I am burned 40% and my fiance is dead. Put an end to this man being able to to this again. We will never feel safe again with these people still working and inspecting public building.
    • City, State
    • Cranston, RI
  • Angela Potvin
    • Comments
    • I am a CT resident but my husband's family all live in RI.
    • City, State
    • Danielson, CT
  • LAURA LONG
    • City, State
    • WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
  • Stephanie M Marcello-Macko
    • City, State
    • Cranston, RI
  • Andrew Macko
    • City, State
    • Cranston, RI
  • Linda G
    • City, State
    • West Warwick, RI
  • Gayle Moore
    • City, State
    • Warwick, RI
  • Nancylee Manzi
    • City, State
    • Cranston, RI Venice Florida
  • Lisa Hale
    • Comments
    • Station fire survivor/Secretary Station Family Fund I've moved since the fire, but really do not understand why this is even a question for discussion. Obviously, the job was not being done.
    • City, State
    • Denver, Colorado
  • Gina Gauvin
    • City, State
    • Johnston, R.I.
  • Angela Boggs
    • Comments
    • I lost my mom in the nightclub
    • City, State
    • New London,CT
  • William Long
    • City, State
    • Narragansett, RI 02882
  • Adam Ainslie
    • Comments
    • get him out!!!
    • City, State
    • Carver,MA.
  • Debra Wagner
    • Comments
    • why would you give such a thoughtless person their job back,he should not be back in his position at all.
    • City, State
    • Warwick,RI
  • John J. DeCosta III
    • Comments
    • The day's of "looking the other way" regarding fire safety have got to stop now. This must be the first step. It's time for the govenor to prove he's serious about change.
    • City, State
    • Tiverton Rhode Island
  • Kyle Colby
    • City, State
    • North Haven, CT