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| | | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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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