Jeff,

I came across your comments regarding the LaSalle Bank building fire on GlitteringEye.

I would like to introduce you to a life safety product that the FRB locations in D.C., Boston and Kansas City have.

In light of the recent fire in Chicago's LaSalle Bank building, we felt that it was important to share with you this information regarding a fire safety technology that could provide your organization's employees with potentially life-saving protection in a fire emergency.

Over 75% of fire deaths and injuries result from smoke inhalation. Smoke inhalation was responsible for virtually all the 37 injures in the LaSalle Building fire, and in fact was the cause of all 6 deaths and 10 injuries that occurred last year in the fire at the Cook County Administration Building.

Many fire deaths and injuries, particularly in a high-rise environment, could be prevented if people have access to the DuPont EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hood. In a fire emergency, it provides breathable air and eye protection to assist in safe evacuation.

Please take some time to visit our website at www.evacsafety.com to learn more about this technology.

We will be in Chicago to make presentations and would welcome the opportunity to meet with your team.

Who is the best person to speak to at your facility regarding fire safety / security issues?

Best regards,
Patrick McCleery
Brookdale (a DuPont company)

NOTE ADDED BY JKM: Not sure why this comment was left here, rather than sent in email. I didn't post directly about the fire here - just commented on Glittering Eye - so I suspect it was an almost at-random pick. Anyway, I responded to Mr. McCleery in email, but will leave this post up in case the information is useful to anyone.