Organization | • | Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall | [X] |
| | | | 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: | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | | | | | 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: | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| | | 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 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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