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| | 41: | | 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 | |
| 42: | | 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 | |
| 43: | | 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 | |
| 44: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced it is joining the national campaign from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to prevent house fires as part of Fire Prevention Week (FPW). This years campaign runs from October 6th to 12th and the goal of the FPW is to provide the public with safety tips to promote safe cooking and kitchen habits for the entire family. | | | | Date Created: | 10-05-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1008**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051609 Original UID: 172572 FIRST WORD: The | |
| 45: | | 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 | |
| 46: | | 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 | |
| 47: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 December 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to use caution as certain holiday lights and other decorations with line voltage can be directly linked to fires. In an effort to prevent fire incidents, old holiday decorations and extension cords should be checked and tested before use. | | | | Date Created: | 12-09-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1224**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052098 Original UID: 173237 FIRST WORD: The | |
| 48: | | 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 | |
| 49: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 November 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to change their smoke alarm batteries when they set their clocks back to standard time this weekend. Every household should adopt the habit of changing smoke alarm batteries twice each year, and testing smoke alarms once a month, to ensure they are in working order. | | | | Date Created: | 11-01-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1085**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052659 Original UID: 173874 FIRST WORD: Office | |
| 50: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor Pat Quinn will be joined by State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis and firefighters throughout the state to pay tribute to two firefighters who died in service last year and recognize 44 firefighters for acts of bravery within their communities. Honorees will be credited for exemplary service to departments throughout the state of Illinois. The awards will be presented during the 21st Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony. | | | | Date Created: | 05-05-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 509**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053141 Original UID: 174393 FIRST WORD: Hundreds | |
| 51: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With the season for outdoor cooking and camping trips now here, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging campers to consider fire safety as a priority to ensure a safe and fun experience. | | | | Date Created: | 05-23-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 614**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053283 Original UID: 174555 FIRST WORD: The | |
| 52: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in conjunction with the National Safety Council (NSC) is highlighting fire safety education as part of the annual observance of National Safety Month. This years campaign theme is Safety: It Takes All of Us and is aimed at encouraging the public to practice safe behavior to prevent personal injuries and deaths. | | | | Date Created: | 05-31-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 652**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053326 Original UID: 174599 FIRST WORD: The | |
| 53: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With great sadness, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) today announced the death of Former State Fire Marshal Thomas L. Armstead, which occurred on Sunday, June 1, 2014. | | | | Date Created: | 06-02-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 655**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053332 Original UID: 174605 FIRST WORD: OSFM | |
| 54: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 October 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) echoes the initiatives of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as National Fire Prevention Week kicks off today. This years emphasis is on the importance of having working smoke alarms installed in every home, school, business or other public facilities. This years theme Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month reminds the public that having smoke alarms can prevent personal injuries and human losses. | | | | Date Created: | 10-05-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054312 Original UID: 175658 FIRST WORD: The | |
| 55: | | 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 | |
| 56: | | 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 | |
| 57: | | 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 | |
| 58: | | 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 | |
| 59: | | 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 | |
| 60: | | 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 | |
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