Illinois State Fire Marshal (ISFM)

information provided by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 29, 2019) - Halloween is a fun time of the year for kids but can be scary without the proper precautions.Costume safety tipsWhen choosing a costume, make sure to stay away from long trailing fabric,...

Encourages Illinoisans to establish and practice their emergency plan information provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 5, 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.“We...

information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 1, 2019) – In Illinois, haunted house attractions need a permit to operate.“We know people love a scary, good time, but we also want to make sure that spooky night out is safe,” said Michael Kleinik, director of the...

Followed by June, May, and August information provided by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 16, 2019) - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) wants to remind all Illinoisans to practice safe grilling techniques this summer. More and more people entertain outdoors during...

Firefighters gather for the 26th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Fire Fighting Medal of Honor Awards information provided by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 16, 2019) - Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield on May 14 to remember fallen firefighters who have...

information provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 1, 2018) – The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is asking Illinoisans to take a few minutes this weekend to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms while setting their clocks back an...

information provided by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 28, 2018) - “With cooler weather comes increased fire risk, and we want everyone to stay safe and fire free this fall,” said Fire Marshal Matt Perez. “It is important that people stay alert for potential...

State Fire Marshal reminds Illinoisans to change and test the batteries in smoke alarms information provided by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal CHICAGO, Ill. (March 8, 2018) – Clocks are springing forward one hour this weekend and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging Illinoisans...

OSFM and IFSA will work jointly to provide smoke alarms and fire prevention education across Illinois information provided by the Office of the State Fire MarshalSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 2, 2018) - The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) today launched 'Be Alarmed!'—a...