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Tiki Torch Gel Fuel Poses Dangers

August 10, 2011 By
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Please see the accompanying news story regarding gel fuels used for Tiki Torches. … full article →

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Smoke Detector Task Force Created by Ohio Fire Marshal Flowers

August 1, 2011 By

State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers made an announcement July 22nd 2011 about the creation of the Division of State Fire Marshal's Smoke Alarm Advisory Task Force. This task force will make a … full article →

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New page: Products That Promote Fire Prevention

June 5, 2011 By

The North Eastern Ohio Fire Prevention Association will periodically display items that promote fire safety for the community on our fire safety products page. … full article →

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Modification to OFC to I-2 Occupancies for Hand Sanitizers

June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The State Fire Marshal has issued a modification of the Ohio Fire Code to all hospitals that are members of the Ohio Hospital Association regarding the use of alcohol based hand sanitizers in … full article →

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Larry Flowers, of Canal Winchester, Named State Fire Marshal

June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers

Director of Commerce David Goodman announced the appointment of former State Representative and retired Madison Township Fire Chief Larry L. Flowers as State Fire Marshal. He will begin serving in … full article →

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Counterfeit Buckeye Brand Fire Extinguishers

June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Counterfeit Buckeye brand fire extinguishers have been found in circulation. Please see the accompanying photos to help you ID a fake Buckeye extinguisher. If any are found contact the Ohio Fire … full article →

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18,000 Counterfeit Smoke Detectors Recalled

June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Recently the Atlanta (GA) Fire Rescue Department was forced to recall more than 18,000 smoke alarms after an investigation by the FBI and Underwriters Laboratories found the smoke alarms were … full article →

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Antifreeze Update

October 19, 2010 By

It has been over two months since the NFPA Standards Council issued Tentative Interim Amendments to NFPA 13, 13D and 13R banning the use of antifreeze in new sprinkler systems protecting dwelling … full article →

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BUSTR Alert

August 31, 2009 By

The Division of State Fire Marshal's Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) was recently notified by a Scioto County convenient store owner that an individual posed as a BUSTR field … full article →

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