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1980 Report Exposed Ionization Alarms
In September 1980 the International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) ‘Residential Smoke Alarm Report’ warned Fire Chiefs about ionization detectors saying that the IAFC could, “. . . take no other course but to recommend photoelectric smoke detectors.” The report explained how to conduct a full-scale, real-world test so Fire Chiefs may see the life-threatening problems with ionization smoke alarms.
Early in the morning of 17 December 2005, a fire broke out in a home fitted with several working ionization smoke alarms. Captain Russell Ashe and Fire Fighter Matt Cetin received medals of honor for risking their lives in a vain attempt to save the lives of four children and their Mother. No one could explain why the smoke alarms has failed to activate in a house filled with thick toxic smoke.
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Read Barre City Vermont’s story,
watch the films - then ask yourself:
You Can Quote Me
Smoke Screen
Captain Russell Ashe
Inspiring New Legislation
After months of research, Cetin and and Ashe discovered the truth. Despite their peers telling them they were wrong their dedication and commitment to exposing the truth inspired America’s first, photoelecric-only smoke alarm legislation.
The Fire That Changed Everything
Australian Tour - April/May, 2012
Captain Russell Ashe’s Book
A must read for every fire fighter
Captain Russell Ashe
Barre City, Vermont, USA
Captain Russell Ashe Launching Global TV Campaign
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