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Arson Awareness Week: Protecting Houses of Worship Against Arson
Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about the seriousness of the crime of arson during Arson Awareness Week (May 5-11). This year's theme is Protecting Houses of Worship Against Arson.According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), intentional actions accounted for 15% of fires in places of worship in recent years. Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera emphasized the importance of fire safety measures in houses of worship, stating, "I encourage all congregations in houses of worship to host a fire...
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Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $4 Million in Grants to Illinois Fire Departments and EMS Providers
Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million was awarded to 165 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment.Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera expressed his satisfaction with the increased funding this year, stating, "We continue to see and hear about the need and understand the issues fire...