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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 informational website PhotoelectricSaves.com, … full article →

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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 statement February 20, 2013 to Ohio's Fire & … full article →

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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 Thursday, was burnt badly. It is suspected that … full article →

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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 on Good Morning Cleveland. The Executive Board of … full article →

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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 received. Membership applications … full article →

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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 of December 18, 2012. The fire originated on … full article →

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Governor Signs Arson Registry Bill

December 21, 2012 by

Written by - Carl Burnett Jr. - CentralOhio.com   COLUMBUS — Governor John Kasich signed legislation Thursday that would authorize the creation of a statewide arson registry. The … full article →

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NEOFPA Co-Sponsors Fire Safety PSA Now Playing In Area Movie Theatres

December 6, 2012 by
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NEOFPA, with the assistance of Mayfield Village, Lyndhurst & Willoughby Fire Departments all received grants from the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition that were pooled together to purchase a fire … full article →

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Smoke Detector Details Needed on Ohio NFIRS Reports

November 8, 2012 by

The Ohio Fire Marshal's Office and NEOFPA need detailed, accurate information on the behavior of smoke detectors across the state of Ohio. To document the differences in the operations of Ionization … full article →

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NEOFPA Releases Photoelectric Educational Campaign to Ohio Fire Departments

October 13, 2012 by

Upon recommendation of the general membership, the NEOFPA Executive Board has sent our Residential Smoke Detector Recommendation for the General Public of the State of Ohio to every fire … full article →

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