Cold weather is here in Northeast Ohio and Firefighters across the Buckeye State want to remind residents of some safe practices when using space heaters.  The Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association points out the importance of plugging your space heater directly into a wall outlet, and NEVER into a power strip, as power strips are not designed to handle the energy needs of most space heaters and can overheat leading to fires.

For other Fire Safety tips, FOX 8 Cleveland has a list and other helpful links for you HERE

Massillon City Council has approved a new three-year deal with the city's Firefighters Local No. 251, which will include raises in the second and third years of the new contract, as well as modify when the First Responders can reach the Maximum Salary.

Both the City and the Firefighters were happy to avoid "binding arbitration" which would have taken the decision out of the hands of the city.

The Canton Repository has the full story HERE

**And Don't forget:

If you know a First Responder, you can nominate them, or your local Police or Fire Department, for WQMX First Responder Fridays, HERE