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Carmi Vibracoustic Mixing Plant to Hold Active Fire Drill Wednesday Night

Wednesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

This evening at 6pm, Vibracoustic’s Carmi Mixing Plant, in East Carmi, will be conducting an active fire drill complete with participation from local Fire, Emergency Management Services, and Police. The fire alarm will be activated from within the facility and the alarm center will... Read More.

Illinois State Fire Marshal announces $2.2 million in grants for fire safety

Wednesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

The office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the recipients of the Small Firefighting and Ambulance Service Equipment Grant Program, also known as the Small Equipment Grant Program. One hundred fire departments and nonprofit ambulance services across the state... Read More.

Shawneetown Fire Department receives grant

Thursday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Shawneetown Fire Department has received notification from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal(OSFM) that the Department will receive $26,000 in grant funds from the OSFM’s Small Equipment Grant Program. The grant will provide the Shawneetown Fire Department with the funding to purchase updated, Self... Read More.

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Rotary learns about the Carmi Fire Department

Monday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Jim Totten was the guest speaker at Thursday's Rotary Club meeting. He spoke about the Carmi Fire Department. Photo credit to Kenneth Dwain Harrelson

State Fire Marshal: “Be Aware. Arson Ain’t Cool.”

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is highlighting how Illinois communities can help prevent arson with the release of an online public service announcement (PSA). The video coincides with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2018 Arson Awareness Week. This... Read More.

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

Friday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Clocks are springing forward one hour this weekend and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging Illinoisans to take a few extra minutes to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms. “Daylight Savings Time is a great built-in reminder for... Read More.

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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.

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Carmi Vibracoustic Mixing Plant to Hold Active Fire Drill Wednesday Night

Illinois State Fire Marshal announces $2.2 million in grants for fire safety

Shawneetown Fire Department receives grant

Rotary learns about the Carmi Fire Department

State Fire Marshal: “Be Aware. Arson Ain’t Cool.”

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

Shawnee National Forest to use prescribed fire

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

State Fire Marshal Asks Residents to Practice Fire Safety

State Fire Marshal Opens Applications for Small Equipment Grant Program

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