Fire Sprinklers Protect Firefighters and Equipment Thanks to FEMA Grants
Members of the “Fire Sprinkler Protected” Clarendon Hills fire station are (from left to right):
Jim Schlicher-Firefighter/EMT, Chief Brian Leahy-Fire Chief, Scott Bonser-Captain and Bobbie Bowen-Firefighter/Paramedic
Fire sprinklers save lives. That is an important message many fire departments promote through community education. In addition to protecting occupants in residential and commercial buildings, it is important to protect those who protect the […]
Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board Promotes Erik Hoffer as New Executive Director
Erik Hoffer, new Executive Director of the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
Orland Park, IL (September 19, 2019) – The Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) and the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) named Erik Hoffer as the organization’s new Executive Director. Hoffer will work closely with members of the fire service, elected officials, building officials and decision-makers to […]
Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds College Students “Safety First” During Campus Fire Safety Month
Springfield, IL (September 3, 2019) – As student’s head back for another year at Illinois colleges and universities, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages students and parents to make fire safety a top priority. Governor Pritzker has signed a proclamation marking September “Campus Fire Safety Month in Illinois.”
Illinois is among numerous other states nationwide participating in a campaign […]