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Title:  

19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter/Medal of Honor

 
 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:  504**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043525   Original UID: 23047 FIRST WORD: 19th 
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Title:  

Hundreds Of Firefighters Gather In Springfield For The 19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 May 10 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  SPRINGFIELD Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember three firefighters who died in service and honor 21 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. 
 Date Created:  05 10 2012 
 Agency ID:  503**12 
 ISL ID:  000000043534   Original UID: 23056 FIRST WORD: Hundreds 
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Title:  

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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Title:  

State Fire Marshal Urges Communities to Takes Extra Precautions During 4th of July Celebrations

 
 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 
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Title:  

Office of the State Fire Marshall Offers Grant to Train Young People for Fire Fighting Careers

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 June 28 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced a special grant to be awarded to the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) to support training for young people exploring fire fighting careers. The $65,000 grant approved by Governor Pat Quinn will help fund the 2013 Explorer-Cadet Hands on Training School and one-day Fire Service Youth Skills Training Events to be held throughout the state. 
 Date Created:  06 28 2012 
 Agency ID:  715**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044443   Original UID: 23963 FIRST WORD: Office 
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Title:  

The Office of the State Fire Marshal Encourages Campers to Practice Fire Safety

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 August 24 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds campers to practice fire safety when using campfires. Fire safety is important when enjoying cooking, setting up campfires, or using lanterns outdoors. 
 Date Created:  08 24 2012 
 Agency ID:  950**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044817   Original UID: 24300 FIRST WORD: The 
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Title:  

LOOK UP! Pay It Forward Day in Illinois and November as Campus Fire Safety Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 September 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will launch the 2012 LOOK UP! Pay It Forward campaign to urge college students to look up and make sure they have working and properly placed smoke alarms. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed September 22, 2012 as LOOK UP! Pay It Forward Day in Illinois and November as Campus Fire Safety Month. 
 Date Created:  09 19 2012 
 Agency ID:  1024**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045012   Original UID: 24486 FIRST WORD: LOOK 
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Title:  

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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Title:  

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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Title:  

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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Title:  

The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries this Weekend as Clocks Are Set Back

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 November 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  As winter approaches, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding people to change their smoke alarm batteries when they set their clocks back to standard time this Sunday, November 4th. Residents are urged to do this when the time changes twice each year to ensure that smoke alarms are always working properly. 
 Date Created:  11 02 2012 
 Agency ID:  1205**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045514   Original UID: 25044 FIRST WORD: The 
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Title:  

State Officials Remind Residents to Practice Safe Cooking Measures Dring Thanksgiving Holiday

 
 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 
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Title:  

Cook County Court Imposes Record Penalty for Violation of Underground Storage Tank Laws

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 January 4 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today that a Cook County Circuit Court Judge imposed a record $386,000 default judgment order against Redevelopment Enterprises, Incorporated which owns a closed gas station in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The company ignored an administrative order issued by the State Fire Marshal in 2011 to remove three 37-year old underground petroleum storage tanks from the property, according to court records. The tanks posed a risk to public safety due to the potential for explosion and environmental contamination to soil and water. 
 Date Created:  01 04 2013 
 Agency ID:  17**13 
 ISL ID:  000000046244   Original UID: 25791 FIRST WORD: Cook 
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Title:  

The Office of the State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Identify Signs of End of Life for Carbon Monoxide Alarms

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 January 23 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges Illinois residents to have working carbon monoxide alarms in their homes as a key safety element. Depending on the manufacturing, CO alarms reach end of life after an average of three years. Residents should pay attention to the distinct signals sent by carbon monoxide alarms when their life has expired. 
 Date Created:  01 23 2013 
 Agency ID:  65**13 
 ISL ID:  000000046443   Original UID: 25990 FIRST WORD: The 
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Title:  

The Illinois Office Of The State Fire Marshal Celebrates 100 Years Of National Home Safety Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 June 7 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) is making a special effort to remind the public about the importance of safety awareness during the month of June, which is National Home Safety Month. Families across the state are encouraged to prevent tragedies from occurring by taking the time to evaluate every fire safety feature in their homes. This year the nation celebrates 100 years of promoting home safety during the month of June, an initiative established to create a culture of safety awareness at home, in the work place, in schools, daycare centers and senior housing facilities. 
 Date Created:  06 07 2013 
 Agency ID:  638**13 
 ISL ID:  000000049724   Original UID: 170923 FIRST WORD: The 
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Title:  

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Encourages Residents to Exercise Caution During Outdoor Grilling Season

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 June 25 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to make grilling a fire safe activity. Outdoor cooks should follow basic steps such as inspecting their grills to ensure that all parts are functioning properly before use. 
 Date Created:  06 25 2013 
 Agency ID:  679**13 
 ISL ID:  000000050462   Original UID: 171402 FIRST WORD: Office 
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Title:  

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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Title:  

State Fire Marshal Matkaitis Statement on the Arizona Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths

 
 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 
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Title:  

State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis Withdraws Proposed Rules Before Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

 
 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 
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Title:  

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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