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Kidde Removes Some Smoke Alarms From Store Shelves

November 12, 2016 by

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 … full article →

Filed Under: Inspector Resources, News

NEOFPA Members Give Holiday Fire Safety Tips on Fox8

December 9, 2015 by

NEOFPA members John Desmarteau and Mike Girbino spent some time at the Fox 8 studios Sunday morning, December 6th, providing holiday fire safety tips on a live segment. Watch the holiday fire … full article →

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Kidde Recalls 4.6 Million Fire Extinguishers That Could Fail

February 16, 2015 by

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall Kudos to Elyria Fire Department who identified a problem with one of these recalled extinguishers and notified Kidde and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This, … full article →

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Propane Cylinder Ruptures Killing 2, Injuring 11. Review Proper Handling/Use

October 21, 2014 by

 U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: On July 1, 2014, a large propane cylinder on a mobile food truck in Philadelphia, … full article →

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Smoke Detector Details Needed on Ohio NFIRS Reports

October 3, 2013 by

  The NEOFPA & Ohio Fire Marshal's Office need detailed, accurate information on the behavior of smoke detectors across the state of Ohio. To document the differences in the operations of … full article →

Filed Under: Fire Safety Information, Fire Safety Products, Inspector Resources, 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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Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers

June 21, 2012 by

UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on Fire Sprinklers (Release 12PN-05) NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 15, 2012 - UL is notifying distributors, fire departments, regulatory agencies and authorities having … full article →

Filed Under: Alerts, Inspector Resources, News

Tiki Torch Gel Fuel Poses Dangers

August 10, 2011 by

Please see the accompanying news story regarding gel fuels used for Tiki Torches. … full article →

Filed Under: Fire Safety Information, Inspector Resources, News

Counterfeit Buckeye Brand Fire Extinguishers

June 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment

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

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 →

Filed Under: Alerts, Inspector Resources, News