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| | 81: | | 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 | |
| 82: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 83: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 84: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 85: | | 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 | |
| 86: | | 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 | |
| 87: | | Title: | | | | | 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 | |
| 88: | | Title: | | | | | 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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