A2 - Sanday News, December 7, 1930 FROM PAGE A1 __FROM PAGE Al __ occupants are completely famihar with how to react m the event of a fire. As ts the case m both North Vancouver muni- cipalities, West Van fire inspectors are continually apartment the safest method evacuation. They were told that tbe procedure winch was cf fective in Las Vegas ought well prove disasicrous m West Vancouver since there are no targe behbcopters available locally to carry out rescue airlifts from the roofs of such buildings as was done at the MGM Hotel The correct procedure wm the outbreak of fire mn local fue fy op enc tot offence ... both (men) were active members of the RCMP. “In our commonity throughout this country we give the pobce extraordinary powers ....- Morrtson went on to explain. She Bsted powers such as right lo carry a gun at all times, and “incredible” powers of search and wiretapping which the RCMP have. “We don't pay them very stairwells to tbe ground floor. Never go up the stairwell manapers. Most North Shore Ingh- mses have two exit stair shafts and West Van fire inspector Tom Payne told the News: “We are fortunate on the North Shore that the apart- ment buildings we have are all of relanvely oew con struction and have at least two exits. “It should not happen that the stan escape gets filled with so much smoke that people cant enter nu. it might get uncomfortable but they are demgned with poss: uve pressure so smoke doesnot get mto the star. Is now open for lunch Monitor through Saturcry $4 95 Span hh somo Spreze nc of three tory & « Ooffee Also serving dinner 7 nights a week BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES & NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER 15th & Bellevue West Vancouver for reservations 926 6862 arsher penalties for RCMP Morrison sentenced both Bienia and Mason to 14 days nuprisonment, to be served on consecutive weekends. In the event that somchow the stars did become mac- cessible, the advice of the fire department, even to people beyond the reach of them ladders, rs to stay put and watt for help. WAIT FOR HELP “They should stay m the them and put a damp towel at the threshbolkd to keep the smoke out,” says Payne. Going onto baiconies ts also moat advised as fire can quickly shatter windows and get sucked op the side of the Payne reassures highrise residents they are not gomeg to get overlooked by staymg in the apartment, even if they become unconscious. “In places such as 2020 Bellevue, with about 200 suites, it would take considec- rable time to check every suite but we certainly would.” Managers at the seminar also had outhned to them the 197] National Fire Code whnch has since become the British Columtia Fire Codec The code states that cach building must have = an evacuanhon plan. details of which must be posted in the 926 6861 A recommendation was made to have the sentences served in protective custody because defence counsel said the guilty men feared for their safety if placed with other prisoners. “It ts very well known that when a police officer or security guard must spend time im custody it must be Protective custody because they are in danger of their lives,” Morrison said. In passing sentence Morrison said she was taking into consideration the fact that “both of these young men were denied due. process” for two days when originally charged and were denied their rights. € THE KEGS OF NORTH VAN. LIKE COMING West Van Fire Depart- ment’s objective now is to see that managers inform all new tenants of the building's fire safety features, as well as the location of exists and fire extinguishers. RENT ITI In the NEWS classifieds 986-6222 107 W. Esplanade, N.V. 134 W. Esplanade, N.V. Buy direct from the tmportcr and pay ‘A of retail store pnce for this Thai bronzeware 4 place sctting *65 (16 pteces) plus teak wood gift bon The fasmoning of bronze has been a tradibonal craft of Vhatland for over 600 years teach piece of these bronze ware sets ts crafted with skillful attention to detail from the creation of onginal designs to meticulous finishing by hand Sec them and you'll be umpressed Four different designs to choose from Westmed Trading Co. Lad. 209 - 1571 Bellevue West Vancouver 926-0814 988-4282 (after hours)