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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.

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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.

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More than 40 million fire extinguishers recalled

Thursday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

AP-More than 40 million fire extinguishers in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled because they might not work in an emergency. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says on its website that it's aware of one death because of a problem with extinguishers made... Read More.

Shawneetown Fire Department gets new truck

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

October is Fire Prevention month and the City of Shawneetown has added a new tool for firefighting when fire prevention doesn’t work. The Shawneetown Fire Department took ownership of a 75 foot ladder truck on Monday. The ladder truck is thanks to the Lemont Fire Protection... Read More.

PRESCRIBED FIRE BRINGS LIFE TO SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fire helps maintain healthy oak forests, according to scientists who study native plants, birds and other wildlife. That’s why Shawnee National Forest uses fire as a tool to restore Southern Illinois forests. “Fire rejuvenates the forest. It increases nutrient availability, favors some plants over others,... Read More.

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State Fire Marshal Recognizes National Fire Prevention Week

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today kicks off National Fire Prevention Week 2017. Governor Rauner proclaimed October 8 through October 14 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois to encourage residents to learn and prepare for emergency situations. This year the theme is... Read More.

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American Red Cross Urges Public to Take Home Fire Safety Steps

Early morning fire Friday claims life of Maunie man

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

State Fire Marshal Shares Thanksgiving Safety Tips

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

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

More than 40 million fire extinguishers recalled

Shawneetown Fire Department gets new truck

PRESCRIBED FIRE BRINGS LIFE TO SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST

State Fire Marshal Recognizes National Fire Prevention Week

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