Hey,

The Hartford (CT) Fire Department is launching an "internal" investigation to find out what happened when a a 6 year Firefighter died in the Line of Duty at that house fire. See video below.

FF Kevin Bell was killed in that two-alarm fire at a two-family home on Blue Hills Avenue on Oct. 7.

Their board will be made up of seven people, all with very close ties to the HFD. Their goal will be getting answers for the public, but more importantly, Bell's family.

Hartford Fire Chief Carlos Huertas appointed Chief Dan Nolan, who is the deputy fire chief of training, to chair a board of inquiry to review everything that went down on that night. Along with him, the fire marshal, two line deputy chiefs, two union officers and a representative from the employee assistance program make up this board.

For the next six months, they'll be looking into the reports that were filed as well as interviewing the responding firefighters. Then, the board members will go through the footage taken on scene by local stations and eyewitnesses.

They will also be looking at the gear that was used that night including Bell's to make sure everything was working right prior to him using it.

The board along with the fire marshal and Occupational Safety and Health Administration will all be doing separate investigations. FF Bell's death is still a mystery. The medical examiner has not released a cause of death just yet.

HERE IS MEDIA VIDEO:

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Fatal-Fire-Probe-Examines-Air-Tanks--Mayday-Call/280880112

Lots to learn about FF Kevin Bell, the fire, what happened and why he died.

Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.

BillyG

The Secret List 10-30-2014-0930 hrs