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| | 1: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 June 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Consumers prescribed home-based oxygen therapy are urged to exercise extreme caution especially when operating the equipment near possible ignition sources, such as stoves, ovens, smoking materials and candles, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) warns. | | | | Date Created: | 06 05 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 667**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000028950 Original UID: 13416 FIRST WORD: Smoking | |
| 2: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 March 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recommends changing smoke alarm batteries when setting clocks ahead one hour this Sunday, March 12, 2017. Smoke alarm batteries should be changed twice a year in order to ensure that they work properly to prevent injuries and deaths in case of a fire. | | | | Date Created: | 03-10-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000077709 Original UID: 192603 FIRST WORD: Spring | |
| 3: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 December 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Cooking, entertaining, and decorating are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also can lead to increased fire risks, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). | | | | Date Created: | 12 16 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1583**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033769 Original UID: 15562 FIRST WORD: Stay | |
| 4: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2019 July 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: Pools are a favorite destination for many Illinoisans to cool off during the hotsummer months. Extremely hot and muggy weather is forecast across Illinois to end the weekinto the weekend meaning many people will head to the pool. Its important to follow allposted rules and to pay attention to your children. | | | | Date Created: | 07-17-2019 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000087079 Original UID: 198050 FIRST WORD: Stay | |
| 5: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2016 May 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: With Memorial Day weekend approaching and grills lighting up all across Illinois, the Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds residents to take proactive measures to keep their summer barbecues safe and fun for all involved. | | | | Date Created: | 05-27-2016 | | | | Agency ID: | 411**16 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000073910 Original UID: 191034 FIRST WORD: Summer | |
| 6: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 September 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: With over a million students returning to colleges and universities throughout Illinois, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal urges students to familiarize themselves with the risks of fire and the simple steps they can take to stay safe in on-campus and off-campus housing. | | | | Date Created: | 09-09-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 844**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000072570 Original UID: 190179 FIRST WORD: September | |
| 7: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2019 July 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) wants to remind all Illinoisans to practice safe grilling techniques this summer. | | | | Date Created: | 07-11-2019 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000087068 Original UID: 198039 FIRST WORD: Summer: | |
| 8: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 February 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis today announced that $2 million in grants are now available to help fire departments across the state purchase small equipment and protective clothing that will enable them to better serve their communities. | | | | Date Created: | 02 09 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 136**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000027326 Original UID: 12923 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 9: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 April 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Acting Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis today announced that nearly $2 million in grants have been awarded to fire agencies in more than 110 Illinois communities for the purchase of fire safety items including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). | | | | Date Created: | 04 22 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 442**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000027434 Original UID: 13035 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 10: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 September 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today issued a statewide consumer alert to warn residents of potential fire and explosion hazards surrounding the recreational use of alcohol-fueled gel fire pots. While the product is designed as a household decoration or outdoor patio fixture, OSFM's fire safety and prevention officials are concerned about increased dangers associated with the use of this flammable consumer product. | | | | Date Created: | 09 02 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1020**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037820 Original UID: 18745 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 11: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 May 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has issued notice of the official ban of sky lanterns, also known as aerial luminaries or floating lanterns, in Illinois. Sky lanterns present a potential risk for injuries and fires. The paper made lanterns contain a small candle or fuel cell that when lit, heats the air into the lantern making it rise into the air. Sky lanterns travel a long distance without any control of their final destination. | | | | Date Created: | 05 31 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 612**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000048903 Original UID: 170729 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 12: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 October 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: Yesterday marked the first day of National Fire Prevention Week, which takes place October 4-10 this year. During this week, Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez urges everyone to take a moment to review their safety protocols in the event of a fire. | | | | Date Created: | 10-05-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 917**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000072850 Original UID: 190361 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 13: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 April 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging all Illinois households to take steps to prepare themselves in the case of a home fire incident. The Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends having a working smoke alarm and a specific plan for your family in case of emergency. | | | | Date Created: | 04-06-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000078715 Original UID: 192768 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 14: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today kicks off National Fire Pre-vention Week 2017. Governor Rauner proclaimed October 8 through October 14 as Fire Pre-vention Week in Illinois to encourage residents to learn and prepare for emergency situations. | | | | Date Created: | 10-06-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079456 Original UID: 193714 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 15: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 November 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today asks Illinoisans to take an extra few minutes this weekend to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms while setting their clocks back an hour. Clocks fall back an hour for Daylight Savings Time this Sunday, November 5. | | | | Date Created: | 11-02-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079518 Original UID: 193787 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 16: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 November 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today warns of an important recall notice for Kidde brand fire extinguishers. The company announced a recall of fire extinguishers with a plastic handle due to a failure to properly activate during a fire emergency. | | | | Date Created: | 11-02-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079519 Original UID: 193788 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 17: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 November 20, | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | ISFM This Thanksgiving, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges Illinoisans to be mindful when preparing Thanksgiving dinner. | | | | Date Created: | 11-20-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000079521 Original UID: 193790 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 18: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 September 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is proud to announce that eight fire departments from Illinois have been recognized with the 2016 Life Safety Achievement Award. | | | | Date Created: | 09-21-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000080836 Original UID: 193503 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 19: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 September 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Illinois State Fire Marshal today honors the nearly three thousand men and women who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001, as well as all the courageous first responders who responded to the attack. Those victims include 343 firefighters who sacrificed their lives for their duty. | | | | Date Created: | 09-11-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000080847 Original UID: 193514 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 20: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 January 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press release: The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) today launched Be Alarmed! a joint smoke alarm installation program that provides smoke alarms to Illinoisans through their local fire departments. | | | | Date Created: | 01-02-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000081536 Original UID: 194094 FIRST WORD: State | |
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