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Ohio State Fire Marshal LARRY FLOWERS announced the creation of the Division of State Fire Marshal’s Smoke Alarm Advisory Task Force, which will make recommendations to the Division of State Fire Marshal on how citizens can best protect themselves and their property through available smoke alarm technologies. The Smoke Alarm Advisory Task Force will examine the various research, recommendations, and opinions regarding the use and placement of photoelectric and ionization smoke alarms in residential properties. The task force will be chaired by Robert Rielage, former Ohio State Fire Marshal and current chief for the City of Wyoming, near Cincinnati. (614) 752-8818.

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