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It’s National Grilling Month!

July 8, 2018

It’s National Grilling Month!   A staple of any summer afternoon, grilling is a given. Yet people often fire things up without thinking twice about dangers of gas grills. Simple steps can keep your grilling fun AND safe: Always follow the manufacturer’s instruction; position your grill in a safe location; check for leaks; follow proper lighting…

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First Responders Learn Emergency Response on Rails

May 24, 2018

Paraco’s Director of Safety and Transportation, David Latourell teams up with New York and Atlantic Railway for a 3-day safety training event that hosts hundreds of first responders across Long Island. Full article at: http://www.fios1news.com/longisland/local-first-on-fios1-news-freight-train-safety-training-may-23-2018#.Wwa9mkgvy70First responders learn emergency response on the rails

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Paraco’s Cylinder Refurbishing Facility Grand Opening a Big Hit

May 8, 2018

Paraco’s Cylinder Refurbishing Facility Grand Opening a Big Hit   The Grand Opening of this state-of-the-art facility in Waterbury, CT on April 26th was a big success, with approximately 65 people in attendance. The day started off a little cold, windy and cloudy with the sun trying to peak through for a look itself, but…

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Weather Preparedness For Upcoming Winter Storm

March 20, 2018

This winter we’ve experienced frigid temperatures and extreme amounts of snow. After receiving the pummeling we have this winter, it’s sometimes easy to take for granted the havoc that winter storms can create in our home and life. We’d like to take time to provide resources and touch on a few points of interest surrounding…

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Paraco Assists with NYPGA Propane Industry Responder Conference

March 20, 2018

The New York Propane Gas Association held a Propane Industry Responder Conference at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy and Morelly Homeland Security Center in Bethpage, NY on April 26 and 27th. The event was extremely successful bringing together more than 80 propane industry and fire service personnel. Fire Service personnel from all over Long…

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Christina Armentano, Recognized as a Rising Leader by LP Gas

March 19, 2018

We wanted to share with you the attached article published in LP Gas Magazine this month featuring Christina Armentano. The concept of the article Uncovering the propane industry’s Rising Leaders came from LP Gas President and CEO, Dan Richardson, who wanted to know who these young leaders are and how are they different from the industry’s current leaders.…

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Propane Fireplace Inserts – Make Your Hearth Hassle-Free!

March 12, 2018

Propane Fireplace Inserts – Make Your Hearth Hassle-Free! If you have a great looking fireplace mantle that doesn’t work very well–or if you crave the cozy feel of a fire but hate the hassles of a wood-burning fireplace–a propane fireplace insert might be just right for you. Propane fireplace inserts are self-contained heating boxes that…

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Own a Propane-Powered Vacation Home in a High Snowfall Area? Follow These Tips in Case of Emergency

March 12, 2018

Own a Propane-Powered Vacation Home in a High Snowfall Area? Follow These Tips in Case of Emergency   If you own a propane-powered vacation or second home in an area that experiences heavy snowfall, you’ll need to have a plan in place in the event that a winter storm bears down on the area when…

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What Happens If I Let My Tank Run out of Propane?

March 12, 2018

Running out of propane is a serious no-no that can cause all kinds of problems — and potential dangers — for you in your propane-powered home. In fact, one of the best ways to practice propane safety is to make sure you never run out of propane gas! Consider the following consequences of letting your…

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