Learn about the Ohio Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service from State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon and Superintendent Jack Smith from the Ohio Fire Academy. Ohio has 1180 fire departments. Approximately 70% of the fire of those departments are staffed by volunteers.
Read More...The Safer Buildings Coalition describes themselves as a non-profit organization working to protect public safety personnel and those they serve by eliminating wireless dead zones in buildings. The group is hosting a seminar focusing on public safety communication in buildings. Then training is free of charge for NEOFPA members and lunch is provided. The group
Read More...Edwards has recalled several models of mechanical heat detectors as they can fail to operate in a fire. Please follow the link to the CPSC website for more information.
Read More...Prevent Blindness Ohio is providing free resources to assist local fire officials with regard to Ohio’s recently revised laws related to fireworks. Please click on the link for additional information.
Read More...Combination smoke and CO alarms were recalled due to possible failure to alert occupants of high CO levels. Click on the CPSC link for additional information:
Read More...Phantom Fireworks Companies and the Howland Twp. Fire Department are offering fireworks and pyrotechnics training this spring. When: Thursday April 28th at 0800. Where: Dilucia’s Banquet Room 2610 Elm Rd. NE Warren, OH Registration from 8:00 am – 8:45am Class begins at 8:45 am. Cost: $35.00 and lunch is provided. Please click on the link
Read More...Our February 7th Membership meeting has been changed to an in-person event and will be held at the Independence Civic Center located at 6800 Brecksville Rd. Independence, OH 44131. Lunch will be served with the membership meeting and training to follow. See meeting notice for presentation information and details.
Read More...Consumer Reports has rated the best smoke and CO alarms for the upcoming year. Click on the link to read the full article.
Read More...At least 19 people are dead, Including 9 children in what authorities are describing as the deadliest fire the city has seen in 30 years. The fire ripped through an apartment complex in the Bronx Sunday morning, according to officials. Click on the links for more information:
Read More...A blaze early Wednesday morning claimed the lives of 12, including 8 children in a Philadelphia apartment complex. Officials are still investigating. Follow this link to read the article by CNN.
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