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IIlinois State Fire Marshal Announces the Arrests of Individuals Alegedly Linked to a Series of Arsons in Cumberland County

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 February 28 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois State Police Zone 7, General Criminal Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) made possible the arrests of two individuals connected to a series of arsons in Cumberland County. The two suspects identified as Levi Barnes, 21, of Greenup, and Paul McCormick, 23, of Toledo were arrested on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 and face charges of aggravated arson and residential arson. 
 Date Created:  02-28-2013 
 Agency ID:  183**13 
 ISL ID:  000000050556   Original UID: 171556 FIRST WORD: IIlinois 
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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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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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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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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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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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Illinois Recognizes June as National Fireworks Safety Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 June 1 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  With fireworks season approaching, the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinois residents to remember the deadly dangers posed by fireworks. June is National Fireworks Safety Month was established to educate children and adults about the dangers of fireworks. 
 Date Created:  06 01 2012 
 Agency ID:  625**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043772   Original UID: 23377 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal Encourages Students to Look Up! for Working Smoke Alarms

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 September 20 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Governor Pat Quinn urge college students and their families to pay attention to fire safety in student housing as they head off to College. Parents and students who may be signing apartment leases or moving into college dorms need to identify emergency exits and make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are properly installed and in working order. 
 Date Created:  09 20 2012 
 Agency ID:  1030**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045018   Original UID: 24492 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents the importance of Emergency Preparedness

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 February 15 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal encourages residents to consider fire preparedness as a priority during the months of winter by following basic steps to keep families safe. The unfortunate reality is that winter is the leading time of year for home fires in the United States with heating and cooking representing the two leading causes of home fires. 
 Date Created:  02 15 2013 
 Agency ID:  143**13 
 ISL ID:  000000045098   Original UID: 26369 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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Illinois State Fire Marshal, in Coordination With the National Fire Protection Association, Commemorates Fire Prevention Week

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 October 11 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in cooperation with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is marking National Fire Safety Week to educate families on the importance of fire protection. This year's theme, Have Two Ways Out, aims to educate families on how to establish a fire escape plan that includes two ways out of every room in the home. 
 Date Created:  10 11 2012 
 Agency ID:  1102**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045355   Original UID: 24819 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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Illinois State Fire Marshal Introduces New Arson Investigator

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 September 16 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the State Fire Marshal has a new team to combat the problem of arson for the Chicagoland area. Arson Investigator Mitch Kushner and his new partner Zoe will be introduced as one of the latest members of the Arson Investigation team for OSFM. Zoe is a certified arson dog trained to sniff out accelerants used to start fires and assist local and state authorities in investigating arson crimes. 
 Date Created:  09-16-2013 
 Agency ID:  941**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051354   Original UID: 172249 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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Illinois State Fire Marshal Introduces New Member of the Arson Division Team

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 September 17 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal today announced a new canine member of the Arson Division Investigative team. Arson Investigator Mitch Kushner and his new partner Zoe will be assigned to investigate suspicious fires in the Chicago area. Zoe is now a certified arson canine after completing a 5-week training program. The four-legged arson investigator is trained to sniff out accelerants used to start fires and assist local and state authorities in investigating and prosecuting arson cases. 
 Date Created:  09-17-2013 
 Agency ID:  942**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051355   Original UID: 172250 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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Illinois State Fire Marshal Introduces New Arson Investigators

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 October 9 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the State Fire Marshal has a new team to combat the problem of arson in Springfield. Arson Investigator Terry Ooms and his new partner Jules will be introduced as one of the latest members of the Arson Investigation team for OSFM. Jules is a certified arson dog trained to sniff out accelerants used to start fires and assist local and state authorities in investigating arson crimes. 
 Date Created:  10-09-2013 
 Agency ID:  1019**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051600   Original UID: 172563 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds Haunted House Operators to Follow Fire Safety Codes

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 October 24 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges families across the state to be aware of fire safety rules when bringing their children to haunted houses during this Halloween season. When special amusements fail to follow state safety codes, they pose the risk of potentially deadly fires. 
 Date Created:  10-24-2013 
 Agency ID:  1070**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051829   Original UID: 172824 FIRST WORD: Illinois 
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Illinois State Fire Marshall Urges Residents to Follow Fire Safety Measures During Thanksgiving Holiday

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 November 22 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Citing data that shows Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States, the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging families across the state to practice fire safety in the kitchen during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend. OSFM is warning that turkey fryers are particularly dangerous, and if they are used, should be handled with extreme care. 
 Date Created:  11-22-2013 
 Agency ID:  1168**13 
 ISL ID:  000000051998   Original UID: 173134 FIRST WORD: Illinois