Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Quarterly Newsletter

              What’s Inside:
Ceremony Honors Fallen
Firefighters
Public Education News
  Risk Watch
  NFIRS
  Remembering When
News and Updates
  Arson - Canine Protection
Personnel Standards
  Claims for Reimbursement
Pyrotechnics
  Fireworks
  Fires Related to Fireworks
  Sale of Fireworks
  Fireworks Safety
Illinois Fire Service Institute
Notice to Fire Service
Dates To Remember
Firefighters from across the state gathered in
Springfield to remember five firefighters who
died in service and honor 42 other firefighters
for their outstanding bravery and service to
their communities during the 15th Annual
Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and
Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony.
The ceremony began in the State Capitol
Complex area with the presentation of colors
and an invocation at the Illinois Fallen
Firefighter Memorial, followed by a pro-cessional
to the nearby Howlett Building for
the awards ceremony.
“The amazing bravery demonstrated by the
firefighters being recognized here today
proves that it takes an extraordinary person
to be a firefighter,” said Illinois State Fire
Marshal David Foreman. “Day in and day out,
these men and women put their lives on the
line to protect us, and on behalf of Governor
Blagojevich, I am very proud to thank each
of you for your dedication to public safety.
We’re also reminded of the dangers of this
noble profession, as we solemnly honor those
whomade the ultimate sacrifice and lost their
lives in the line of duty.”
Five firefighters who died in, or as a result of,
the performance of duty were honored during
the ceremonies as their families were
presented with the Duty Death Gold Badge by
Fire Marshal Foreman. Those recognized
include the lateMichael Fox, a firefighter with
the Vergennes Fire Department (FD); the late
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Spring 2008
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Ceremony Honors
Fallen Firefighters,
Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Springfield for 15th Annual
Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial,
Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony
recognizes 42 others for life-saving acts of bravery
Illinois State Fair
August 7 – August 17, 2007
DuQuoin State Fair
August 22 – September 1, 2007
Dates to Remember
Upcoming Events
September 19 & 20 – Neighbor to Neighbor Showcase
(OSFM & IFSA)
October 9 – Fire Prevention Week