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Candles
Nothing sets the mood quite like soothing candle-light. Be it for romance, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, or for every-day use, everyone has candles in their home.
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Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, deadly gas. It can kill you before you know it because you can't see it, taste it, or smell it.
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Fireworks
Some people will choose to celebrate holidays like the 4th of July with fireworks. However, we should all do so safely, so we have provided some tips for you and your loved ones to follow while you enjoy celebrating holidays with fireworks.
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Residential
A residential fire occurs every half hour in Ohio. How safe is your home from fire?
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Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms save lives. 65% of home fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms at all or no smoke alarms that work.
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Summer Fire Safety Tips (PDF)
As Ohioans prepare for the start of summer the Division of State Fire Marshal is encouraging citizens to take added safety precautions with fireworks, outdoor grills and campfires and to follow some important safety tips.
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Swimming
Children playing near water must be supervised at all times!! Children are curious by nature and will attempt anything if given the chance.