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Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air detectors should be placed on a wall about 5 feet above the floor. If you are getting a single carbon monoxide detector, place it near the sleeping area and make certain the alarm is loud enough to wake you up. #themoreyouknow

🅿🅾🅿 🆀🆄🅸🆉 : Working smoke alarms … A. Save lives B. Save lives C. Save lives D. Save lives It’s that simple! #CampusFireSafetyMonth

The State Fire Marshal’s office extends its deepest condolences to the family of Chief Doug Dugan, who tragically passed away yesterday after responding to a fire in his community. Please join us in keeping the Dugan family and the Tiltonsville Fire Department in your thoughts.

They may seem like harmless toys, but sparklers are the most common cause of fireworks-related injuries to children. Put #SafetyFirstThisFourth and keep your little ones safe by swapping those sparklers for a safer alternative such as glow sticks!

🚨 TRAINING OPPORTUNITY 🚨 Later this month, @OhioBWC is hosting a webinar for fire chiefs to discuss the state’s Public Employment Risk Reduction Program and common OSHA PERRP standards for FDs. Register here: bit.ly/3uND7lQ

ICYMI: Check out some of our upcoming training opportunities through the Ohio Fire Academy: conta.cc/3wEZQ4T

🚨 GRANT OPPORTUNITY 🚨 Is your fire department located in one of the shaded counties shown below? If so, you could be eligible for the @OhioDNR Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant! Apps are due June 14. Apply here: bit.ly/3vo5mIq

🚨 RECALL NOTICE 🚨 @KiddeSafety and @USCPSC have issued a recall on roughly 265,000 smoke alarms for failing to alert consumers to a fire. Find more information on this important safety recall here and SHARE with friends and family ⬇️ bit.ly/3vYDElQ

#DidYouKnow 𝟯 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟱 home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms? Keep yourself and your loved ones safe — test your smoke alarms monthly, and plan and practice a home fire escape plan! #WorkingSmokeAlarmsSaveLives

When a smoke alarm sounds, you have less than 𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 to get everyone outside safely. Make sure your loved ones know what to do when a smoke alarm goes off. Here's a hint: Get out and stay out! #WorkingSmokeAlarmsSaveLives