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Shawnee National Forest to use prescribed fire

Wednesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest plans to use prescribed fire Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting.Prescribed fire is a planned fire that is overseen by professionals. Fall marked the beginning of the forest’s prescribed burn season, during which professionals plan to burn up to 10,000 acres. Prescribed... Read More.

State Fire Marshal and Illinois Fire Service Institute Showcase State Efforts on Better Equipping Fire Departments and First Responders

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) hosted a forum today on better equipping fire departments and first responders in Illinois. The distinguished panelists highlighted statewide grant opportunities for gear, innovative research and resources for Illinois’... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Asks Residents to Practice Fire Safety

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging residents to protect themselves and practice fire safety in their communities after an unusually high number of fire fatalities in January.“Practicing fire safety—from testing your smoke alarms to preparing an emergency escape plan with... Read More.

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State Fire Marshal Opens Applications for Small Equipment Grant Program

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced the application is live for the Small Equipment Grant Program. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM no later than Feb. 28, 2018. The OSFM will award $2.2 million to eligible fire... Read More.

American Red Cross Urges Public to Take Home Fire Safety Steps

Monday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region has responded to 94 home fires in the past month. Tragically eight of the home fires had fatalities and 15 people, including 4 young children perished. Two of the fires occurred in multi-unit residences and... Read More.

Early morning fire Friday claims life of Maunie man

Monday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

An early morning house fire Friday claimed the life of a Maunie man according to the White County Sheriff’s Department.62 year old Robert Grant was pronounced dead at the scene by the White County Coroner’s Office.At 4:17 am, White County Dispatch received a call... Read More.

Office of the State Fire Marshal Streamlines Firefighter State Training Certification Process

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

State Fire Marshal Matt Perez and Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) Director Royal Mortenson announced today an intergovernmental agreement that streamlines the process for Illinois firefighters who complete IFSI courses to receive state certification. Under the terms of the agreement, the IFSI will be... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Shares Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Tuesday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

This Thanksgiving, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges Illinoisans to be mindful when preparing Thanksgiving dinner.According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. In 2015, fire... Read More.

Red Cross Home Fire Campaign Installs One-Millionth Free Smoke Alarm

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross announced today that one million smoke alarms have been installed and285 lives have been saved due to the efforts of the volunteers and community partners who have participated in the organization’s Home Fire Campaign. “Since 2014, Red... Read More.

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

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today asks Illinoisans to take an extra few minutes this weekend to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms while setting their clocks back an hour. Clocks fall back an hour for Daylight Savings... Read More.