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Early Sunday Morning Car Fire in Mt. Carmel

Monday, March 8 by Mike Erwin

Mt. Carmel Fire Dept. was called out shortly after midnight Sunday morning for a car fire at the Country Mark gas station on N. Walnut St. in Mt. Carmel, IL. Upon arrival crew found a vehicle fully engulfed resting just feet from fuel pumps.... Read More.

OSFM Encourages Older Illinoisans to Practice Fire Safety

Tuesday, February 16 by Mike Erwin

In 2019, 47.6 percent of the 110 fire deaths in Illinois were people over 60 Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA) are encouraging older Illinoisans to keep fire safety a top... Read More.

Shawneetown Fire Department Benefit Fish Fry

Friday, January 15 by Mike Erwin

The Shawneetown Fire Department will be having a Fish Fry Benefit on Friday January 22nd and Saturday January 23rd. Fish plates and Fish sandwiches will be served for to go orders from the Shawneetown Fire Department BBQ stand, on the mall in Shawneetown. Friday will be... Read More.

Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating for the Holidays to Reduce the Risk of Fire

Friday, December 4 by Mike Erwin

15 Fire Related Deaths Reported During 2019 Holiday Season in Illinois Springfield, Ill - The holidays are here and that means many will be decorating their homes. Hanging up decorations is fun, but keep in mind, holiday decorations can increase your risk for... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Promotes Safe Cooking Practices during Thanksgiving

Monday, November 23 by Mike Erwin

Springfield, Ill- Thanksgiving has arrived and that means many people will be working overtime in their kitchens. According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) data, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Test and Inspect Your Smoke Alarms”

Friday, October 30 by Mike Erwin

Daylight saving time a reminder to test, check expiration and change batteries in smoke alarms or replace broken alarms Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check expirations dates and replace the batteries in their smoke... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen during Fire Prevention Week

Tuesday, October 6 by Mike Erwin

Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is celebrating National Fire Prevention Week 2020 and Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois. OSFM is encouraging Illinois residents to learn proper cooking techniques, teach kids where... Read More.

Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds College Students Keep Fire Safety a Top Priority

Saturday, September 12 by Mike Erwin

Springfield, Ill- Many college students have returned to campuses across the state as COVID-19 prevention and safety remain a top priority. This school year and the protocols for returning to class may look different, but fire safety is still the same and just as... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Vehicle Fire in Calvin Friday Night

Tuesday, September 8 by Mike Erwin

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a call Friday night from Cassie Parson of Crossville in reference to a vehicle on fire on County Road 2200 North in Calvin. Parson stated that the vehicle, a Chevy HHR, was fully engulfed. She told Officers that... Read More.

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Remind Caregivers to Supervise Children During Water Activities

Thursday, July 23 by Mike Erwin

SPRINGFIELD – As temperatures continue to rise, many Illinoisans are looking for ways to cool off. While many pools and beaches are closed this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, home pools, either permeant or pop-up, are still in use. If families plan... Read More.

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