Roanoke chief replies to questions about banned blog
Chief David Hoback from RoanokeVa.gov
Late yesterday afternoon we sent an email to Roanoke Fire-EMS Department Chief David Hoback about the recent banning of the blog RoanokeFire.com from fire station computers. The site is run by one his lieutenants, Rhett Fleitz, who operates other fire related sites, is an author and is also an official in IAFF Local 1132. This morning Chief Hoback sent the following response:
David:
The City of Roanoke routinely evaluates internet usage on all city computers and has the ability to restrict assess to websites it deems inappropriate, distraction to the work force or impacts work time productively. Currently there are thousands of websites restricted for various reason. The restriction of Roanokefirefighters.blogspot.com is consistent with past practice.
Thanks
David Hoback,Chief
CFOD, EFO
Roanoke Fire-EMS Department
