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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 WROY/WRUL Staff

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.

Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $3.5 million in grants to Illinois First Responders

Tuesday, June 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Governor JB Pritzker have announced the recipients of the Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $3.5 million was awarded to 154 fire departments/districts and EMS providers. The OSFM received 540 applications, requesting... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police and Fire Respond to a Single Vehicle Accident Tuesday Afternoon

Thursday, May 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Tuesday afternoon at approximately 5:43 pm, Mt. Carmel Police and Fire responded to a vehicle accident in the 2600 block of College Drive. Police arrived on the scene and located a 1998 Dodge Neon, on its roof, and in the fairway of the West... Read More.

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City of Carmi to Begin Fire Hydrant Flushing

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on Monday April 20, 2020. Flushing will occur nightly Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 am. The process should take approximately 6 weeks. During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. The City of... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries”

Thursday, March 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms as daylight saving time begins this weekend and they turn their clocks forward one hour. “The time change serves as a bi-annual reminder... Read More.

OSFM Stresses Importance of Fire Safety for Older Illinoisans

Friday, February 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

People over the age of 65 face the greatest risk of dying in a fire. Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages older Illinoisans to think about fire safety, while keeping their limitations in mind when creating a fire escape... Read More.

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Equality Fire Department Receives New Rescue Equipment From Community, Local Healthcare Organizations

Wednesday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SALINE COUNTY, IL - The Equality Fire Department has recently benefitted from the generosity of the Equality-area community and local healthcare organizations, as more than $16,000 has been donated for new rescue equipment. The EFD serves as first responders for Garden of the Gods, and... Read More.

Lake of Egypt Fire District Donates Firetruck to SIC

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College’s Fire Science Program has a new fire engine, thanks to Lake of Egypt Fire District. The ladder truck is a 1996 HME Luverne originally obtained from Springfield by Lake of Egypt Fire District about 10 years ago. Assistant Fire Chief Frank Huffstutler... Read More.

Fox Fire Trap Shooter Signs with SIC

Saturday, January 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County High School in McLeansboro hosted Southeastern Illinois College’s head trapshooting coach for an athletic signing held in their Library Resource Center Jan. 17. Kegan Burt, a member of the successful Fox Fire Trapshooting team, signed a letter of intent and commitment to... Read More.

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IDNR Awards Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants; McLeansboro Among Recipients

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced 31 Illinois communities will benefit from more than $225,000 in federal grants to rural fire departments and fire protection districts. The USDA Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance federal grant program provides matching funds to aid fire... Read More.

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

Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $3.5 million in grants to Illinois First Responders

Mt. Carmel Police and Fire Respond to a Single Vehicle Accident Tuesday Afternoon

City of Carmi to Begin Fire Hydrant Flushing

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries”

OSFM Stresses Importance of Fire Safety for Older Illinoisans

Equality Fire Department Receives New Rescue Equipment From Community, Local Healthcare Organizations

Lake of Egypt Fire District Donates Firetruck to SIC

Fox Fire Trap Shooter Signs with SIC

IDNR Awards Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants; McLeansboro Among Recipients

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