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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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Fire Prevention through Education and Code Enforcement
News
2021 Fall Conference
18 Oct @ 11:00 am – 20 Oct @ 12:00 pm 2021_Fall_Conference October 18-20 2021 Safety Forces Personnel – This is for You!Get ready to learn from amazing speakers during the day and enjoy awesome networking in the evening! Join us this fall for a three day conference – to provide Inspectors and Public Educators with tools…
Public Education Resources From the Home Fire Sprinkler Association
As the Home Fire Sprinkler Association Celebrates 25 years promoting occupant safety through residential fire suppression they continue to support the fire service in our efforts to educate the public by offering training programs and materials, many of which are free of charge. Please follow this link for more information.
Fire Prevention Week 2021-October 3-9.
Follow this link for more information on this year’s NFPA Fire Prevention Week campaign.
Best Smoke Alarms of 2021
Unsure what smoke alarm to consider recommending to those who reside in your jurisdiction, or even to install in your own home? Here are links to research articles from several sources to assist you. You’ll notice that several models appear in multiple reports.
Governor DeWine Vetoes Bill to Legalize Consumer Fireworks
Governor DeWine announced Friday he plans to veto the bill that would legalize 1.4G fireworks. Follow this link for more information:
News 5 Cleveland Spotlights Assistant Chief Desmarteau’s more than 35 Year Career
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NEOFPA Past President John Desmarteau Announces Retirement
Please join us in congratulating Assistant Fire Chief and NEOFPA Past President John Desmarteau on his retirement. Chief Desmarteau’s last day with the Middleburg Heights Fire Dept. is Friday July 2nd. Chief Desmarteau has served the residents of Middleburg Heights and the State of Ohio diligently and faithfully for more than 33 years and has…
Ohio House Passes bill to Legalize Consumer Grade Fireworks
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Ohio Senate passes bill to allow public to possess, discharge consumer-grade fireworks
SB 113 passes the Senate and moves on to the House. Please follow this link for more information: Click on this link for detailed information regarding Senate Bill 113:
CPSC Recalls True Sense Smoke/CO alarms by Kidde
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for several True Sense combination Smoke/CO alarms manufactured by Kidde. These devices may fail to alert occupants to the products of combustion. Please click on the following link for further information.