Organization • | Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall | [X] |
| 1: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
2: | | 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 | |
3: | | 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 | |
4: | | 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 | |
5: | | 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 | |
6: | | 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 | |
7: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
8: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
9: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
10: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
11: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
12: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
13: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
14: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
15: | | Title: | | | | 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 | |
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