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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:  

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:  

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:  

Novelty cigarette lighter law targets toy-like devices that may attract childrens curiosity

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 May 26 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Recent spot checks of Illinois retailers by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) found that many were still selling banned novelty cigarette lighters, which were outlawed last year in a law signed by Governor Pat Quinn. 
 Date Created:  05 26 2011 
 Agency ID:  653**11 
 ISL ID:  000000036237   Original UID: 17339 FIRST WORD: Novelty 
 

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:  

Illinois State Fire Marshal warns consumers not to use banned fireworks this July 4th holiday

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 June 30 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The rockets red glare and bombs bursting in air make a great visual, but exploding fireworks in the hands of untrained professionals or children can be a recipe for bodily harm and death to users and spectators, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). OSFM recommends that the public celebrate July 4th by enjoying professional shows put on by trained individuals, as opposed to conducting makeshift displays using illegal fireworks. 
 Date Created:  06 30 2011 
 Agency ID:  770**11 
 ISL ID:  000000036567   Original UID: 17697 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
 

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:  

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 
 

Title:  

State Officials Urge Residents To Follow Proper Cooking Safety During Thanksgiving Holiday

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 November 21 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds residents to exercise caution and use basic safety practices during cooking as Thanksgiving holiday approaches. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Thanksgiving continues to be the leading day for home cooking fires in U.S. each year. 
 Date Created:  11 21 2011 
 Agency ID:  1313**11 
 ISL ID:  000000039487   Original UID: 20035 FIRST WORD: State 
 

Title:  

State Officials Urge Residents To Be Aware of Potential Dangers From Holiday Lights and Other Decorations

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 December 8 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  As we enter the holiday season, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal urges residents to pay special attention to Christmas decorations to avoid any potential dangers. Christmas tree lights, old extension cords, and fresh cut trees without proper care could lead to fires and serious injuries. 
 Date Created:  12 08 2011 
 Agency ID:  1380**11 
 ISL ID:  000000039656   Original UID: 20220 FIRST WORD: State