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Beep! Beep! Beep! "I know you will be getting loud cheering on your favorite team, but I will have your back and will only get loud to let you know if there is smoke. I need your help.....please press my test button today to make sure I am still working!" Your Smoke Alarms

f your plans take you out on the boat this weekend, it's important to have your life vest on! #DYK Where cause of death was known, 75% of fatal boating accident victims drowned. Of those drowning victims with reported life jacket usage, 87% were not wearing a life jacket.

Our offices are closed today in honor of #LaborDay.

🚨Attention 🚨The OSFM, Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, and the Illinois Community Risk Reduction Task Force are partnering to host a statewide smoke alarm blitz from October 20-26. Learn more about this new campaign, how your department can get involved and sign-up at IFSA.org/blitz.

The OSFM is offering a Public School Inspection Class on September 12 in Roselle. There are only 60 seats available for the class so make sure to secure your seat today.

September is #CampusFireSafetyMonth and for many college students this is the first time living away from home. Also, numerous students haven't had a formal fire safety lesson since elementary school. Use this checklist to stay #firesafe this school ye

The OSFM has a booth at this years IEMA-OHS summit in Springfield the next two days. Stop by and say hello and we can help answer any questions you may have.

Students rely on laptops, phones and other devices at college that have lithium-ion batteries inside. It's important to understand how to properly charge this devices to help prevent and accidental fire from occurring. #CampusFireSafetyMonth

Severe weather can happen at any time of the year. That's why it's important for your community to be ready for severe weather events and to understand the fire risks that can come with them. usfa.fema.gov/prevention/hom…

🚨REMINDER🚨 Our first of three Small Equipment Grant Informational Sessions is coming up on Monday, September 9 at 10 AM. Join members of the OSFM who will be on hand to answer any questions related to the application process.

E-bikes are a popular way for college kids to get around campus. Charging safety is very important, make sure to read the manufacturers instructions and unplug them when they are fully charged. #campusfiresafetymonth

OSFM's Joe Holomy stopped by the Danville Fire Department to honor Tim McFadden for his 25 years of service. Thanks, Tim for your service and enjoy retirement!

Cooler crisp #fall 🍂 air is expected to settle in across the state overnight into Saturday morning. Many people turn to space heaters to take the chill out of the house. Keep these important safety tips in mind to stay warm and #firesafe.

#DYK 85% of university housing fires are cooking fires? Planning to make a late night snack or just need some popcorn to get through the night, make sure to follow these important steps. Nothing smells worse than burnt popcorn! #CampusFireSafetyMonth

Congratulations to our Safety and Security Officer JP Ping for receiving his Illinois Professional Emergency Manager (IPEM) during the IEMA-OHS Summit in Springfield this week. He was also awarded a certificate for completing the Illinois Professional Development Series (IPDS).

#DYK 5 collegians have died from heating related fires in the last 7 years across the country? Those fires included improper use of space heaters, ovens and fireplaces. Keep these important heating safety tips in mind to stay safe and warm as the cooler months arrive.

🚨REMINDER🚨Tomorrow, Monday, September 9 at 10 AM the OSFM will be hosting our first of 3 Small Equipment Grant Informational Sessions. Visit our website sfm.illinois.gov for log in information.

Registration is now open for this year's State of Illinois Community Risk Reduction Conference which will be held on November 1 in Champaign. Click the link below to secure your seat. form.jotform.com/ILFireSafety/I…

The OSFM is offering 3 Youth Firesetting Intervention Classes across the state over the next couple of months. Springfield- September 25-26 Paris- October 28-29 Downers Grove- 2-3

Thanks Governor JB Pritzker for proclaiming September #CampusFireSafetyMonth in Illinois. This month is a time for universities and colleges to work with their local fire departments to ensure students reside in a fire-safe living environment and are provided fire safety information.