Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 1:00 pm; Subcommittee to review rules for Historic Boilers.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 8:30 am; Board of Boiler Rules Meeting.

The location has changed for these meetings (this time);

Suburban North Regional Office Facility
9511 W. Harrison St
Des Plaines, IL  60016
Room 110 (Located on the lower level)

Google Map to location -- http://g.co/maps/2q9bb

As the National Arson Awareness Week kicks off Sunday, May 6th, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges residents to educate themselves on the devastating effects of arson and to engage in simple activities aimed at preventing arson incidents. Every year, fires caused by delinquent acts affect the lives of thousands of families and cause more than $1 billion in property loss across the country.

For the full press release, see the link below.

http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/documents/2012%20Arson%20Awareness%20Week%20Press%20Release%205-5-12.pdf

Free Training Educates Fire and EMS Personnel to Better Understand Autism Spectrum Disorders

Aurora - The Office of the State Fire Marshal (“OSFM”), in partnership with the Illinois Fire Service Institute and Giant Steps, today announced a new training program for firefighters and emergency medical services (“EMS”) personnel to help better protect individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders. The new program, available online at no cost, helps first responders to recognize autism disorders during an emergency response and better understand techniques to communicate. The training also includes an award program, whereby Giant Steps shall provide acknowledgement to fire departments whose personnel obtain this training.

For the full press release, please see the link below.

http://www.sfm.illinois.gov/documents/Office%20of%20the%20State%20Fire%20Marshal%20Press%20Release%204-16-12%20-%20Autism%20Awareness%20Training%20for%20Firefighters.pdf