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Dedham Police and Fire Departments Offer Guidance on CBD Products

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Dedham Police Department
Michael J. d’Entremont, Chief of Police
600 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026
Dedham Fire Department
William Spillane, Fire Chief
436 Washington St.
Dedham, MA 02026

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Dedham Police and Fire Departments Offer Guidance on CBD Products

DEDHAM — As CBD products become more readily available across Massachusetts, Police Chief Michael d’Entremont and Fire Chief William Spillane are urging Dedham residents to be cautious, research items before buying and remember that the drug’s legality at the federal level remains murky.

While many CBD products claim to cure physical pains, benefit mental health and even cure some illnesses, these benefits are largely unsubstantiated by science. Only one CBD drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug administration after it was studied closely. The drug treats seizures associated with severe epilepsy.

Because of a lack of regulation, some items that claim to be CBD can be dangerous to consumers. In December 2017 and January 2018, a group of approximately 50 people in Utah were sickened by a synthetic cannabinoid they were sold that was marketed as CBD. Some of their symptoms included an altered mental status, seizures, confusion, loss of consciousness, and hallucinations.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CBD, also known as cannabidiol, does not cause a high because it affects a different part of the nervous system than THC, an active chemical compound in marijuana.

CBD can be derived from both marijuana and hemp. Hemp-derived CBD can contain as much as 0.3 percent THC, and marijuana-derived CBD can contain more, according to the FDA.

Marijuana-derived CBD remains illegal federally, as a cannabis byproduct. Hemp, however, was legalized nationally in December 2018.

The Dedham Police and Fire Departments are urging parents, guardians, and caregivers to be vigilant that children do not become exposed to CBD products that can often be sold in candy form. There are many gummy candy CBD products, which can be attractive to young children.

CBD products, ranging to edible treats to oils to lotions, can be bought online and in retail stores in Massachusetts.

Finding reliable information on CBD is also challenging, as much of the information available online is created by pro-CBD and marijuana companies. As a result, the Dedham Police and Fire Departments encourage residents to carefully assess the reliability and accuracy of the sources they use to gather information regarding CBD.

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Dedham Fire Department to Host Open House During National Fire Prevention Week

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Dedham Fire Department Patch (JGPR)

Dedham Fire Department
William F. Spillane
Chief of Department, CFO
436 Washington St.
Dedham, MA 02026

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Dedham Fire Department to Host Open House During National Fire Prevention Week

DEDHAM — Chief William Spillane is pleased to announce that the Dedham Fire Department will be hosting an open house next week as part of their programming for National Fire Prevention Week.

WHEN:

Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Dedham Fire Department Headquarters, 436 Washington St.

WHAT:

Families and residents are invited to attend this free event where they can meet some of Dedham’s firefighters and learn important fire safety tips.

Participants will learn how to “stop, drop and roll,” how to plan escape routes and how to crawl safely through a smoke-filled room.

Papa Gino’s will be providing free pizza and children’s fire safety coloring sheets at the open house.

“This event allows us to reach out to the community and provide local families with fire safety tips and procedures,” said Chief Spillane. “Our open house allows families to get together and better prepares them to react if a fire does start.”

Adults and children will have the opportunity to view the fire trucks and the equipment that firefighters use every day. Kids will be allowed to sit in the trucks and spray the fire hose.

National Fire Prevention Week is from Oct. 7-13. In a fire, every second counts. It is important for Dedham residents to know what to do if there is a fire. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” works to educate people about three ways they can reduce the likelihood of having a fire—and how to escape safely if they have one.

For more information about the Dedham Fire Department Open House, please call 781-751-9400.

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Dedham Fire Department Offers Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

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Dedham Fire Department Patch (JGPR)

Dedham Fire Department
William F. Spillane
Chief of Department, CFO
436 Washington St.
Dedham, MA 02026

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Dedham Fire Department Offers Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

DEDHAM — As residents prepare to host family and friends for Thanksgiving this week, Chief William Spillane and the Dedham Fire Department ask that residents remember to use caution while preparing their holiday meals.

“We always want our residents to enjoy their holiday celebrations safely,” Chief Spillane said. “Please consider the following tips to prevent injury, especially in the kitchen where there is bound to be increased activity.”

According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, cooking was the leading cause of residential fire injuries in 2014, resulting in two civilian deaths, 83 civilian injuries, 22 firefighter injuries and an estimated $11.8 million in property damage.

To avoid tragedy this season, Chief Spillane recommends residents follow several safety tips outlined by State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan:

  • Stay in the kitchen when boiling, frying, or broiling food.
  • Use a timer when baking or roasting and never leave the house while the oven is on.
  • Move anything that can catch fire — pot holders, towels, paper or plastic bags — away from your stove top.
  • In the event that a fire occurs on a stove-top, put a lid on the burner and turn off the heat. Keep doors closed and the appliance off if a fire happens in an oven, broiler or microwave. Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. Water will only spread the fire and the force of the extinguisher can splash flaming grease out of the pan.
  • If your clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL to put out the flames. Run cool water on burns or call 911 if the injury is serious.
  • If the fire is not quickly snuffed out, leave the house and call the fire department.
  • Keep children 3 feet away from the stove to prevent burns.
  • Make sure all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working prior to the holiday.

The National Fire Protection Association discourages the use of turkey fryers, as they can lead to devastating burns, injuries and the destruction of property due to the large amount and high temperature of oil used.

For more information or questions contact the Dedham Fire Department at 781-751-9400.

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