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Manual Pull Station Failures

April 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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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 … full article →

Filed Under: Alerts, News, Request for Assistance

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 →

Filed Under: Announcements, News

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 →

Filed Under: Announcements, News

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 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 →

Filed Under: Announcements, News

NEOFPA Issues Rebuttal to Fire Chief Magazine Article

October 13, 2012 by

Upon recommendation of the general membership, the NEOFPA Executive Board sent a rebuttal letter to the editor of Fire Chief Magazine in reference to an article published in the July 2012 … full article →

Filed Under: Announcements, News

NEOFPA Issues a Response to the Ohio Smoke Alarm Advisory Task Force Report, Campaign to Begin

August 23, 2012 by

NEOFPA sent a response letter to Fire Marshal Larry Flowers regarding the Ohio Smoke Alarm Advisory Task Force's (SAATF) Report on August 16, 2012. The response is a comprehensive review of the … full article →

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Ohio Fire Officials Outraged At State Fire Marshal’s Smoke Alarm Advisory Task Force Report

July 25, 2012 by

The Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office has released the final report of the Ohio Smoke Alarm Advisory Task Force. Fire prevention professionals and fire officials throughout the state and around the … full article →

Filed Under: Announcements, News

State Fire Marshal Issues Warning of Extreme Fire Danger

July 1, 2012 by

STATE FIRE MARSHAL ENCOURAGES EXTRA STEPS FOR A SAFE July 4th CELEBRATION State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers has issued a Warning of Extreme Fire Danger and is urging Ohioans to take extra safety … full article →

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