Consumer Fireworks Information
PDF copy of the information presented at the April Membership and Educational meeting.
Read More...Fire Prevention Week 2021-October 3-9.
Follow this link for more information on this year’s NFPA Fire Prevention Week campaign.
Read More...Tax Incentives for Installing Fire Sprinklers
The current tax laws provide incentives for businesses to install fire sprinklers. Click on the link for more information from the National Fire Sprinkler Association.
Read More...OFOA-Ohio Fire Officials Association
NEOFPA supports and is a continuing member of OFOA. All NEOFPA Executive Board members are also members of OFOA. Any member of NEOFPA or the fire service can join OFOA and work with them towards their statewide fire safety concerns. Learn More About OFOA: The Ohio Fire Officials Association is the official State Chapter to the
Read More...Juvenile Firesetter Educator Database
Looking for a juvenile firesetter educator to assist you with a case? Coming soon to the members section: A database of JFS Educators. You will need to log in using your username and password to gain access to the list. Check back soon!
Read More...Kidde Removes Some Smoke Alarms From Store Shelves
November 10, 2016: Recall Notification: Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms model KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its seven year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working.
Read More...Fire Door Checklists
The regular testing and maintenance of all fire doors is crucial to ensuring their proper operation and readiness in case of fire. The fire door checklists below can be used to facilitate this process. fire-doors-testing fire-door-drop-test fire-doors-fusible-links
Read More...Recalls of Interest
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards (10-18-16) Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards (11-2-16) Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Following 450 Fires and $19 Million in Property Damage; Brand Names Include Frigidaire, Soleus Air, Kenmore and Others (11-29-16)
Read More...NFSA Recommends 4 Sprinkler Changes to IBC, IFC at ICC Code Hearings
Ron Ritchie with the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) contacted NEOFPA with information on the upcoming votes on 4 sprinkler proposals for the IBC & IFC Model Codes, at the ICC code hearings, currently being held in Kansas City, October 16-25. He wanted to specifically ask that if any AHJ’s are planning on attending the
Read More...Oxygen Tank Regulator Fires
In 1999, NIOSH warned fire departments and other emergency care and health care employers and workers about an occupational risk from aluminum attachments or regulators that controls the flow of oxygen from pressurized oxygen tanks or cylinders often used by fire departments and emergency medical services, and in health care settings. A number of factors
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