March 2010 DFS - Briefs - Monthly Updates from the Department of Fire Services

Several important documents are contained in the March DFS Briefs - the most important is the information on the changes in the state's smoke alarm regulations for homes with five or less units. A draft release is available to be downloaded for use within your community. Be sure to review the informational guide (one version for viewing on line and one which can be downloaded for distribution) and see the schedule on the training on Fire alarm and Carbon Monoxide Requirements that is available to assist you. See information on Compact Fluorescent Lights, a training exercise on the State wide Fire Mobilization Plan, a seminar on Kids and Bombs, as well as other advisories, training opportunities, and Safety Tips for the Open Burning Season.

If you have comments, questions and suggestions about DFS Briefs, then please email me at Stephen.Coan@state.ma.us ."

This month's highlights-quick links

Advisories

• Compact Fluorescent Lights 
• Reporting 2009 MFIRS Reports 
• Cigarette Fire Memo & Checklist 

527 CMR32.00 Package (approved Smoke Detectors)

• 527 CMR 32.00 Cover Memo 
• Draft Press Release for Copmmunities 
• Consumer's Guide 
• Consumer's Guide Booklet 
• March Fire Prevention Training Schedule 2010 
• 527 CMR 32.00 (2) 

Training

• Statewide Mobilization Flyer 
• Helicopter Use in Fire Operations 2010  file size 1MB
• Federal Fire Workshops 2010 
• Chief Fire Officer Orientation Flyer 2010 
• Kids and Bombs 

Conference

• Juvenile Fire Setter Conference - Save the Date 

Public Education Information

• Open Burn Fire Factors 

Print DFS Briefs (all pages)  file size 4MB

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