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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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Gamewell
Two questions. Is National Fire Safety still in business? And, does anyone know of a company that can service and program Gamewell FACP?
Best Smoke and CO Alarms of 2022
Consumer Reports has rated the best smoke and CO alarms for the upcoming year. Click on the link to read the full article.
Bronx Fire Kills 19, Including 9 Children. Officials Suspect A Malfunctioning Space Heater As The Cause.
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:
Philadelphia Apartment Fire Kills 12, Including 8 Children. Authorities Claim Smoke Alarms Failed To Operate.
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.
January Membership Meeting Change of Venue Notice
Please note that our January membership meeting and con-ed will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Members who have registered for the event will receive an email message the morning of January 10th with a link to join the meeting. Thank You for your patience and understanding.
Chagrin Valley Fire Department Organizes Donor Drive For Fire Marshal Jim Finley
Chagrin Valley Fire Department has organized a bone marrow donor drive to help their Fire Marshal and our long-time board member Jim Finley. Jim was diagnosed with Leukemia earlier this year and underwent treatment for several months. After recuperating he returned to full duty but was recently advised by his health care team that he…
After The Fire!
The story of Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons! Survival. Perseverance. Inspiration. Please click on this link to view the press release regarding our December meeting featuring Mr. Llanos and Mr. Simons. Click on this link to view the Television news report on WKYC: Click on this link to view the documentary video:
NEOFPA Secretary Mike Girbino Recognized by OBOA
Mike Girbino, our current Secretary was recently recognized by the Ohio Building Officials Association and received their “Ohio Fire Official of the Year” Award. The announcement was made during the OBOA/ODPCA joint conference held in Dublin, OH this week.
Governor DeWine Signs Bill Permitting Discharge Of 1.4G Fireworks On Specific Holidays
Click on the link to read the full article from Spectrum News1.
November 2021 Newsletter
Attached, you will find the November NEO Newsletter – packed full of upcoming meeting information, additional virtual training opportunities and an overview of our recent Fall Conference!