Chief Gregory Dean, head of the Seattle Fire Department, won his audience's attention by admitting to several humorous misperceptions about life in the houseboat community over the years. He struck a more serious note as he gave behind-the-scenes accounts of several recent waterside infernos, especially the NOAA fire.
The Chief concluded, urging that we build on the relationship now established between his department and the floating homes community, and offered business cards, inviting representatives from each dock to contact his office to arrange educational meetings to further the dialogue.
Call Chief Dean's office at (206) 386-1401.
-- Giff Jones