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Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Save More Lives
Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Save More Lives
  • Alert faster in smoldering fires
Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Save More Lives
Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Save More Lives
  • Less prone to nuisance false alarms
Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Save More Lives
Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Save More Lives
  • Install wired or wireless interconnected detectors for greater protection!
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NEOFPA Launches New “Photoelectric Saves” Campaign!

March 1, 2013 By 2 Comments

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NEOFPA has launched a new campaign to promote the use of photoelectric smoke detectors. The campaign, entitled "Photoelectric Saves" includes a new … [Read More...]

State Fire Marshal Issues Advisory Statement Regarding Egress In Schools

February 25, 2013 By

In light of recent security events in schools, the Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office in conjunction with the Ohio Board of Building Standards issued a … [Read More...]

Hand Sanitizer, Olive Oil & Static Electricity Suspected in Oregon Hospital Fire

February 25, 2013 By

In a recent fire breakout event at Oregon Health & Science University's Doernbecher Children's Hospital, a young girl, who is turning 12 this … [Read More...]

NEOFPA & News Channel 5 Team Up For Photoelectric Smoke Detector Education

February 16, 2013 By

On Monday, February 11, 2013, Jenn Strathman from News Channel 5 aired a story on smoke detectors.  An additional segment was aired the next morning … [Read More...]

Membership Dues Must Be In By March 1, 2013

February 5, 2013 By

A reminder to all. 2013 membership dues must be in by March 1, 2013 or you will be charged non-member fees for meetings and seminars until dues are … [Read More...]

Smoke Detectors A Factor in Fatal Shaker Heights Fire

December 21, 2012 By

This side by side comparison shows the location of a smoke detector on the first floor at the base of the stairs to the second floor in an undated realty photo of this home on the left. The photo on the right is of the same area after the fire.

The performance of smoke detectors is being investigated as a factor in two deaths and five injuries in a house fire in Shaker Heights on the morning … [Read More...]

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Recent RFAs

Fire Protection Service Personnel Registration

May 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Does anyone have an ordinance on the books requiring Fire Protection Service Personnel to be registered as contractors with the City prior to performing any work on any Fire Protection Equipment including annual testing and maintenance? Avon requires registration for installation only and I would like to expand the registration [more…]

Manual Pull Station Failures

April 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

BG 10 Manual Pull Stations were sold under various names but manufactured by Honeywell. There have been some recent problems with them and a repair solution is available.

This link brings you to a repair for problems with the BG 10 Manual Stations:

www.PullStationSafety.com

Frank Frizell
nfs-inc@msn.com
(216)261-9200

Secondary Water Supply for Sprinkler System

March 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Our old Chevy plant prop shaft bldg. is over half million sq.ft.  GM sold it & it is currently being used as a storage & distribution facility.  It is fully sprinklered & had a secondary water source from the existing GM Stamping plant which is directly next door.  This secondary [more…]

Above Ground Storage

December 20, 2012 By 1 Comment

We are in the process of rewriting our existing ordinances regarding above ground storage of Flammable/Combustible Liquids, LPG, CNG and Hazardous Materials. Does anyone have language regarding this already in place?

Thank you,

Tim Golay, Assistant Chief
Avon Fire Fept.
golay@fdavon.com

(440)934-1222

Emergency Generator Ordinance For Assisted Living/Nursing Facilities

November 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Is there any department that has a local city ordinance that requires assisted living and /or nursing facilities to have an emergency generator? I am also looking for any local ordinance that pertains to these same type of facilities to have standpipes and additional access that is above the required [more…]

Inspection Fees

October 13, 2012 By 1 Comment

I am proposing a new ordinance in Lyndhurst to address inspection fees. I don’t wish to fee businesses just for extra money, but I do want to start charging for things like plan review, acceptance tests, re-inspections, and especially people that show up late for scheduled tests.
Anyone have similar ordinances [more…]

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