marshal – Page 2

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.

Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating and Celebrating this Holiday Season

Tuesday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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 a home fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of... Read More.

Downtown Christmas Parade Mt. Vernon, IL Theme and Grand Marshal Announced

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The annual Downtown Christmas Parade is back on December 7th at 5 p.m. with the fun theme “Ugly Christmas Sweater”. Parade entries are encouraged to get original with their floats and incorporate ugly Christmas sweaters in a creative way! The “Ugly Christmas Sweater” Parade... Read More.

Loading advertisement…

State Fire Marshal Honors National Fire Prevention Week

Friday, October 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill.- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) kicks off National Fire Prevention Week 2019. Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed October 6 through October 12 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois to encourage residents to learn, prepare and practice for emergencies. This year’s theme... Read More.

Keeping Things Scary But Safe: Department of Labor and Fire Marshal Inspect Halloween’s Haunted Houses

Wednesday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It’s that time of year again – scary sounds, darkened corridors, creepy clowns, lots of screaming. Haunted house season is here! And in Illinois, haunted house attractions need a permit to operate. “We know people love a scary, good time, but we also want to make... 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.

Loading advertisement…

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.

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.

Loading advertisement…

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.

Current Weather

WRUL On Air Now

WROY On Air Now

Stories tagged with: marshal

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

Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating and Celebrating this Holiday Season

Downtown Christmas Parade Mt. Vernon, IL Theme and Grand Marshal Announced

State Fire Marshal Honors National Fire Prevention Week

Keeping Things Scary But Safe: Department of Labor and Fire Marshal Inspect Halloween’s Haunted Houses

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

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

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

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

WRUL 97.3 on Facebook