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Title:  

19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter/Medal of Honor

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 May 9 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Several firefighters from across the state will be recognized for outstanding bravery and sacrifice during the Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter/Medal of Honor ceremony. Three firemen who died in the line of duty and 21 others who have demonstrated exemplary work and commitment to public service will be awarded. 
 Date Created:  05 09 2012 
 Agency ID:  504**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043525   Original UID: 23047 FIRST WORD: 19th 
 

Title:  

19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter/Medal of Honor Award Ceremony

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 May 9 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Several firefighters from across the state will be recognized for outstanding bravery and sacrifice during the Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter/Medal of Honor ceremony. Three firemen who died in the line of duty and 21 others who have demonstrated exemplary work and commitment to public service will be awarded. 
 Date Created:  05 09 2012 
 Agency ID:  507**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043524   Original UID: 23046 FIRST WORD: 19th 
 

Title:  

Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month and September 22 as LOOK UP

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 September 20 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal in conjunction with the Office of Governor Pat Quinn proclaim September as the Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month and September 22 as LOOK UP! Pay it Forward Day in Illinois. The campaign is an effort to educate college students about fire safety awareness while living in off campus housing. Once a year OSFM and Illinois fire departments work with Illinois colleges and universities in an effort to spread the message of fire safety to college students. 
 Date Created:  09 20 2011 
 Agency ID:  1076**11 
 ISL ID:  000000037935   Original UID: 18947 FIRST WORD: Campus 
 

Title:  

Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month and September 22 as LOOK UP! Pay it Forward Day in Illinois

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 September 20 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal in conjunction with the Office of Governor Pat Quinn proclaim September as the Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month and September 22 as LOOK UP! Pay it Forward Day in Illinois. The campaign is an effort to educate college students about fire safety awareness while living in off campus housing. Once a year OSFM and Illinois fire departments work with Illinois colleges and universities in an effort to spread the message of fire safety to college students. 
 Date Created:  09 20 2011 
 Agency ID:  1073**11 
 ISL ID:  000000037936   Original UID: 18948 FIRST WORD: Campus 
 

Title:  

Ceremony honors fallen firefighters, recognizes 36 others for life-saving acts of bravery

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 May 12 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 50 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. 
 Date Created:  05 12 2011 
 Agency ID:  576**11 
 ISL ID:  000000036030   Original UID: 17157 FIRST WORD: Ceremony 
 

Title:  

Cook County Court Imposes Record Penalty for Violation of Underground Storage Tank Laws

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 January 4 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today that a Cook County Circuit Court Judge imposed a record $386,000 default judgment order against Redevelopment Enterprises, Incorporated which owns a closed gas station in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The company ignored an administrative order issued by the State Fire Marshal in 2011 to remove three 37-year old underground petroleum storage tanks from the property, according to court records. The tanks posed a risk to public safety due to the potential for explosion and environmental contamination to soil and water. 
 Date Created:  01 04 2013 
 Agency ID:  17**13 
 ISL ID:  000000046244   Original UID: 25791 FIRST WORD: Cook 
 

Title:  

Forty percent of home fires caused by cooking

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 March 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Many home structure fires occur when cooking equipment is left unattended, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). For the family chef, fire prevention can be as simple as remaining in the kitchen with a watchful eye on the stove, broiler, grill or deep fryer. 
 Date Created:  03 02 2011 
 Agency ID:  233**11 
 ISL ID:  000000034711   Original UID: 16248 FIRST WORD: Forty 
 

Title:  

Galesburg Firefighter to Receive State Valor Award Early

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  GALESBURG - Representatives of the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Illinois Fire Fighter Medal of Honor Committee will visit the Galesburg Fire Department to award Captain Derek W. Perry with the State of Illinois Firefighter Medal of Valor. The award presentation will be presented to Captain Perry in advance of the State Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony scheduled for May 10th due to Captain Perrys upcoming National Guard unit deployment. 
 Date Created:  03 19 2012 
 Agency ID:  242**12 
 ISL ID:  000000042190   Original UID: 21705 FIRST WORD: Galesburg 
 

Title:  

Governor Quinn and OSFM remind parents to promote fire safety to children heading off to college this fall

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 June 13 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Parents of college-bound children are reminded to promote fire safety and awareness as they complete fall 2011 housing contracts in the coming days and weeks. To help jump-start the discussion, Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month and September 22, 2011 as the LOOK UP! Pay It Forward Day in Illinois. 
 Date Created:  06 13 2011 
 Agency ID:  692**11 
 ISL ID:  000000036304   Original UID: 17402 FIRST WORD: Governor 
 

Title:  

Hundreds Of Firefighters Gather In Springfield For The 19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 May 10 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  SPRINGFIELD Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember three firefighters who died in service and honor 21 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. 
 Date Created:  05 10 2012 
 Agency ID:  503**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043534   Original UID: 23056 FIRST WORD: Hundreds 
 

Title:  

Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal Encourages Students to Look Up! for Working Smoke Alarms

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 September 20 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Governor Pat Quinn urge college students and their families to pay attention to fire safety in student housing as they head off to College. Parents and students who may be signing apartment leases or moving into college dorms need to identify emergency exits and make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are properly installed and in working order. 
 Date Created:  09 20 2012 
 Agency ID:  1030**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045018   Original UID: 24492 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
 

Title:  

The Illinois Office Of The State Fire Marshal Celebrates 100 Years Of National Home Safety Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 June 7 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) is making a special effort to remind the public about the importance of safety awareness during the month of June, which is National Home Safety Month. Families across the state are encouraged to prevent tragedies from occurring by taking the time to evaluate every fire safety feature in their homes. This year the nation celebrates 100 years of promoting home safety during the month of June, an initiative established to create a culture of safety awareness at home, in the work place, in schools, daycare centers and senior housing facilities. 
 Date Created:  06 07 2013 
 Agency ID:  638**13 
 ISL ID:  000000049724   Original UID: 170923 FIRST WORD: The 
 

Title:  

The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries this Weekend as Clocks Are Set Back

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 November 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  As winter approaches, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding people to change their smoke alarm batteries when they set their clocks back to standard time this Sunday, November 4th. Residents are urged to do this when the time changes twice each year to ensure that smoke alarms are always working properly. 
 Date Created:  11 02 2012 
 Agency ID:  1205**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045514   Original UID: 25044 FIRST WORD: The 
 

Title:  

Illinois Recognizes June as National Fireworks Safety Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 June 1 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  With fireworks season approaching, the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinois residents to remember the deadly dangers posed by fireworks. June is National Fireworks Safety Month was established to educate children and adults about the dangers of fireworks. 
 Date Created:  06 01 2012 
 Agency ID:  625**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043772   Original UID: 23377 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
 

Title:  

Illinois State Fire Marshal hosting event to honor fallen firefighters and 20 others for bravery

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 May 11 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Firefighters from across the state will be in Springfield on Thursday (May 12th) to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 20 others for bravery and service to during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. 
 Date Created:  05 11 2011 
 Agency ID:  568**11 
 ISL ID:  000000036022   Original UID: 17149 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
 

Title:  

Illinois State Fire Marshal hosting event to honor fallen firefighters and 20 others for bravery

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 May 11 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Firefighters from across the state will be in Springfield on Thursday (May 12th) to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 20 others for bravery and service to during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. 
 Date Created:  05 11 2011 
 Agency ID:  570**11 
 ISL ID:  000000036028   Original UID: 17155 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
 

Title:  

Illinois State Fire Marshal hosting event to honor fallen firefighters and 20 others for bravery

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 May 11 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Firefighters from across the state will be in Springfield on Thursday (May 12th) to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 20 others for bravery and service to during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. 
 Date Created:  05 11 2011 
 Agency ID:  572**11 
 ISL ID:  000000036029   Original UID: 17156 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
 

Title:  

Illinois State Fire Marshal, in Coordination With the National Fire Protection Association, Commemorates Fire Prevention Week

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 October 11 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in cooperation with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is marking National Fire Safety Week to educate families on the importance of fire protection. This year's theme, Have Two Ways Out, aims to educate families on how to establish a fire escape plan that includes two ways out of every room in the home. 
 Date Created:  10 11 2012 
 Agency ID:  1102**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045355   Original UID: 24819 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
 

Title:  

Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents the importance of Emergency Preparedness

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 February 15 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal encourages residents to consider fire preparedness as a priority during the months of winter by following basic steps to keep families safe. The unfortunate reality is that winter is the leading time of year for home fires in the United States with heating and cooking representing the two leading causes of home fires. 
 Date Created:  02 15 2013 
 Agency ID:  143**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045098   Original UID: 26369 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
 

Title:  

Illinois State Fire Marshal Urges Family Involvement For Fire Safety During Fire Prevention Week

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 October 8 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This years National Fire Prevention Campaign Week is October 9-15, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging families to take time to follow important steps in fire safety. In its mission to educate residents across Illinois on fire safety, OSFM is focusing on how to use simple strategies to prevent tragedies caused by fires. This years theme focuses on the importance of having a family escape plan in the event of a fire emergency. 
 Date Created:  10 08 2011 
 Agency ID:  1131**11 
 ISL ID:  000000039023   Original UID: 19595 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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