OSFM raises awareness during National Burn Awareness Week
Canton Daily Ledger
SPRINGFIELD National Burn Awareness Week, is an initiative of the American Burn Association and is a coming together of burn, fire and life safety educators to make the public aware of the frequency, devastation and causes of burn injury. The week introduces consistent and authoritative measures to prevent these injuries and how to best care for those that are injured.
The theme for National Burn Awareness Week 2021, “Electrical Safety from Amps to Zap!”, highlights a common risk of injury that exists from unprotected electrical outlets, improperly used extension cords, lightning, and workplace electrical injuries. Annually, in the United States, approximately 400,000 people receive medical care for treatment of burn injuries. In 2018 alone, there were 3,655 deaths from fire and smoke inhalation and another 40,000 people were treated in hospitals for burn related injuries.
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For Immediate Release – January 15, 2021
Illinois Department of Labor Provides New Safety Resources for Fire Service Employees
SPRINGFIELD – Firefighting is a dangerous profession that requires well-serviced equipment, safety protocols and regular, ongoing training. To assure these safety standards are being met, the Illinois Department of Labor’s Illinois OSHA regularly inspects public fire departments across the state.
Now Illinois OSHA has compiled a comprehensive safety and health compliance guide as well “OSHA 101 for Fire Departments” videos to provide guidance and take the mystery out of Illinois OSHA inspections.
“Our fire service first responders work in some of the most dangerous conditions. We have developed these training materials to both educate them on OSHA standards and to protect these essential workers,” said IDOL Director Michael Kleinik.
Illinois gets early holiday gift of three new arson K9s
The State Farm Arson Dog program gifted 3 of its newest graduates to the state as an early gift.
Credit: State Farm Author: Connor Day Updated: 7:17 PM CST December 21, 2020
The State of Illinois is welcoming three new workers into the ranks of the Fire Marshalls as part of an early holiday gift
The State Farm Arson Dogs program, gave three of its newest graduates (Gunny, Phantom, and KJ) to the State of Illinois ahead of Christmas.
Arson Dogs, also know as accelerant detection canines, are highly trained dogs that sniff and search for evidence alongside their handlers at the scenes of suspicious fires.
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