Comments by "Brad Griffin" (@BradGryphonn) on "The Düsseldorf Airport Blaze (Worst Airport Fire in History)" video.

@signalsoldier28 I have to agree with your comment. Anyone who's lived in a city or been to an airport has used an elevator and has read the sign. And please, don't anyone try to warp this by saying, what about those that can't read. It is common knowledge that you don't use elevators if the building is on fire. That's why stairwells are made to be smoke and fireproof, so long as some idiot doesn't leave a door ajar so they can use the stairwell as a smoking room.
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A commenter by the handle of @OnTourWithGerrit has said that the elevators at the airport now have sensors where they will operate but will only stop at floors and open the doors if that floor that has clear air. Great technology.
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@OnTourWithGerrit Thanks for that first-hand observation. The arrows on the floor seem to have been drawn straight out of standard passenger aircraft requirements. A very good idea for ALL buildings I believe. I worked in airfreight and dangerous goods handling during the 90s and even almost became an airport firefighter. The only thing that stopped me was that as part of the employment contract you had to be willing to move to different airports. I was in my 30s with a young family by then, so declined the offer (well, my ex did). I really like the introduction of 'smart' elevators too. Another brilliant safety feature.
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