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Our mission is to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards on quality of life by providing training and education for fire officials and advocating and supporting scientifically-based consensus codes and standards. NEOFPA is not only a local non-profit organization but, more importantly, it is an organization advocating fire prevention throughout Northeast Ohio and is an authoritative source on public safety. The NEOFPA participates in the process of codes and standards development and have helped to protect both people and property throughout Northeast Ohio.
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04 Jan 2021 · Michael Kocab
Happy New Year and attached is the first Northeast Ohio News of 2021– it is a monthly newsletter – designed to provide information specific to your unique position. Here, you’ll
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…read more14 Dec 2020 · Michael Kocab
Background Field Investigations is launching the FY21 Senior Fire Safety Campaign in cooperation with the CPSC Office of Communications (OCM). Older Americans (over age 65) are one of the groups at greatest risk of dying in a fire. Whether it’s a loose dangling sleeve over the stop top or food left unattended,
…read more13 Dec 2020 · Michael Girbino
The USCPSC recently introduced a new public safety campaign tailored to senior citizens. Please click on the links for additional information.
…read more13 Dec 2020 · Michael Girbino
This year, the USCPSC is offering several tools to assist with your holiday safety programs. Please click on the following links for additional information.
…read more07 Dec 2020 · Michael Kocab
Welcome to the December Northeast Ohio News – a monthly newsletter – designed to provide information specific to your unique position. Here, you’ll find details about upcoming events, training opportunities
…read more19 Nov 2020 · Michael Kocab
As the weather turns colder and with the need for social distancing, outdoor dining areas allow patrons to spread out and restaurants are looking at ways to provide this to
…read more29 Oct 2020 · Michael Kocab
Considerations for Converting Outdoor Spaces into Temporary Seating Spaces Based on the 2018 I-Codes October 2020 As restaurants, bars, and similar establishments across the United States resume operations at reducedcapacity
…read more28 Oct 2020 · Michael Kocab
Welcome to the November Version of Northeast Ohio News – a monthly newsletter – designed to provide information specific to your unique position. Here, you’ll find details about upcoming events,
…read more28 Sep 2020 · Michael Kocab
Welcome to the October of Northeast Ohio News – a monthly newsletter – designed to provide information specific to your unique position. Here, you’ll find details about upcoming events, training
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