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Tiki Torch Gel Fuel Poses Dangers
Please see the accompanying news story regarding gel fuels used for Tiki Torches.… [more]
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Counterfeit Buckeye Brand Fire Extinguishers
Counterfeit Buckeye brand fire extinguishers have been found in circulation. Please see the accompanying… [more]
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18,000 Counterfeit Smoke Detectors Recalled
Recently the Atlanta (GA) Fire Rescue Department was forced to recall more than 18,000 smoke alarms after… [more]
Announcements
BOCONEO Seminars To Be Posted To The Website
May 11, 2012 By Devon
We will be posting seminars and con-ed sponsored by The Building Officials Conference of North East Ohio (BOCONEO) that may be applicable or of interest to members of NEOFPA. An upcoming seminar has been posted that may be of interest to fire inspectors and fire investigators and is approved for 6 OBBS hours for those [...]
Mayfield Heights FD Seeks Part Time Fire Inspector
April 18, 2012 By Devon
Mayfield Heights Fire Department is seeking a part time Fire Inspector. Download the Job Announcement here: Questions can be directed to: Bruce Elliott Chief of Fire City of Mayfield Heights Office:440-442-2626 ext. 261 Cell: 216-570-6304 Fax: 440-442-0232
Support the Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center
March 10, 2012 By Devon
Learn how to support the Western Reseve Fire Museum and Education Center.
OSFM’s Smoke D.O.G. Award program
February 7, 2012 By Devon
The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has a program designed to recognize individuals whose lives were saved by reacting appropriately to the warning sound of a smoke detector. The hope is that these real life experiences will set an example for others.
Recent RFAs
Commercial Occupancy Signage
May 8, 2012 By Devon 2 Comments
I am trying to research the idea of placing signage on commercial occupancies that have special construction hazards. For example, occupancies that have basements with no visable sign from the outside that there is a basement. The idea was brought to me by my chief as a safety measure for responding firefighters. Does anybody have [...]
Fire Inspection Fees
April 27, 2012 By Devon 1 Comment
Our FPB in Maple Heights witnesses annual inspections of fire alarm systems, and fire suppression systems. Along with these inspections, we charge fees to the company performing the test. Our city council is considering increasing the fees to the following amounts: -Annual fire alarm test: $25 increased to $50 -Annual sprinkler test: $25 to $50 [...]
Meat Smokers
April 4, 2012 By Devon 1 Comment
I need some info on those meat smokers that people sometimes in thier yards. Clearance? Fuel? Regulations? Richard Ciarrone, Fire Inspector insprciarrone@parmafire.org (440)885-1217
Fire Trace Suppression Systems
March 20, 2012 By Devon 3 Comments
I am looking for information on the Fire Trace Clean Agent Suppression Systems. In our city we have a business that is looking to place this suppression system on 45 CNC type machines that are cutting titanium. My question is- Do these machines have to be tied into the building fire alarm system or can [...]
Temporary Trailers
March 12, 2012 By Devon 1 Comment
I am looking for information on temporary construction trailers and where ther fall in Use and Occupancy Classification. Business owner wants to know if they need a sprinkler system installed in this trailer that will be used to house 4-6 office people for about a year. Steven Harris Cuyahoga Ht’s. FD s.harris@cuyahogaheights.com (216)570-4686
