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State Fire Marshal urges residents to discontinue use of recalled smoke alarms

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 July 9 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press release: State Fire Marshal David B. Foreman is urging Illinois residents to check their smoke detectors and to immediately discontinue use if they are the model that was recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) earlier today. The CPSC recalled more than 90,000 smoke alarms that may not sound in case of a fire. 
 Date Created:  07 09 2009 
 Agency ID:  1023**09 
 ISL ID:  000000023129   Original UID: 11717 FIRST WORD: State 
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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 
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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 
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State Fire Officials Introduce Autism Awareness Training For First Responders

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 April 16 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  AURORA - The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in partnership with the Illinois Fire Service Institute and Giant Steps, today announced a new training program for firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to help better protect individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders. The new program, available online at no cost, helps first responders to recognize autism disorders during an emergency response and better understand techniques to communicate. The training also includes an award program, whereby Giant Steps shall provide acknowledgement to fire departments whose personnel obtain this training. 
 Date Created:  04 16 2012 
 Agency ID:  379**12 
 ISL ID:  000000042654   Original UID: 22183 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Fire Marshal Urges Communities to Takes Extra Precautions During 4th of July Celebrations

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 July 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is warning residents of the heightened danger from fireworks due to overly dry ground conditions. Brush and other fires may be caused by the use of fireworks, as conditions worsen. 
 Date Created:  07 02 2012 
 Agency ID:  732**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044385   Original UID: 23914 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Officials Remind Residents to Practice Safe Cooking Measures Dring Thanksgiving Holiday

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 November 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  As millions of families across the state prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional feast, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to exercise safety while cooking, especially when using turkey fryers. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Thanksgiving continues to be the leading day for home cooking fires in U.S., more than any other day of the year. 
 Date Created:  11 19 2012 
 Agency ID:  1261**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045924   Original UID: 25486 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Fire Marshal Matkaitis Statement on the Arizona Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 July 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis today released the below statement regarding the 19 firefighter line of duty deaths in Yarnell, Arizona. 
 Date Created:  07-02-2013 
 Agency ID:  718**13 
 ISL ID:  000000050782   Original UID: 171807 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis Withdraws Proposed Rules Before Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 August 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis today issued a statement regarding the proposal of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to update Illinois fire safety code for the first time in more than a decade. The proposed rule will no longer be considered in front of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) at this time. The public hearing that was scheduled for August 6, 2013 is canceled. 
 Date Created:  08-02-2013 
 Agency ID:  809**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051179   Original UID: 171999 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Fire Marshal to Honor Smokey the Jacksonville Fire Department Dog

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 October 10 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis will attend a ceremony to honor the achievements of Smokey, the Jacksonville Fire Departments fire dog. The canine was chosen to appear on the television drama Chicago Fire after she was announced as the winner of the Today shows Top Dog competition, which guarantees her a spot in a season episode. 
 Date Created:  10-10-2013 
 Agency ID:  1021**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051599   Original UID: 172562 FIRST WORD: State 
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State Fire Marshall Warns the Public to Beware of Fire Danger From Alternative Heat Sources

 
 Volume/Number:  2014 January 10 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about winter fire risks, especially with the use of space heaters and fire places as alternative sources to heat homes. Nearly half of all home heating related fires occur between the months of December and February, according to the National Fire Safety Association. 
 Date Created:  01-10-2014 
 Agency ID:  35**14 
 ISL ID:  000000052559   Original UID: 173770 FIRST WORD: State