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Title:  

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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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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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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 
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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 
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Title:  

The Office Of The State Fire Marshal Urges Citizens To Identify Signs Of The End Of Life For Carbon Monoxide Alarms

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 January 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  As a new year has started, the Office of the State Fire Marshal warns residents across the state to pay special attention to the distinct signals sent by carbon monoxide alarms when their life has expired. Frequently, people may believe that a beep coming out of their CO means its time for a battery change, when in fact it means that the device needs to be replaced. 
 Date Created:  01 19 2012 
 Agency ID:  50**12 
 ISL ID:  000000040563   Original UID: 20824 FIRST WORD: The 
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Title:  

The Office Of The Illinois State Fire Marshall Encourages Residents To Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 8 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  As spring quickly approaches, The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds people to change their smoke alarm batteries when they set their clocks forward on March 11th. There isnt a better time to remind ourselves of the importance of having working smoke alarms in our homes at all times, said State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis. Something as simple as testing a smoke alarms efficiency and replacing outdated batteries offers some peace of mind for our families in the event of a fire. 
 Date Created:  03 08 2012 
 Agency ID:  197**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041595   Original UID: 21456 FIRST WORD: The 
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Title:  

Media Advisory - For Monday, March 19, 2011

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 March 16 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  GALESBURG - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will be presenting a special award for heroism to a Galesburg firefighter. The firefighter is scheduled to receive the Medal of Valor Award in a special ceremony, in advance of the State Firefighter Medal of Honor Ceremony scheduled for May 10th in Springfield, as he prepares for a National Guard deployment. 
 Date Created:  03 16 2012 
 Agency ID:  241**12 
 ISL ID:  000000041699   Original UID: 21540 FIRST WORD: Media 
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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 
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Title:  

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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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 
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