Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal

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National EMS Week May 18-25

In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS professionals and the important work they do in our nation's communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's frontline. This year's theme is WE CARE. FOR EVERYONE, highlighting the impacts that EMS personnel have on people they care for daily.

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Electrical Safety Month

May is National Electrical Safety Month. This year's campaign will focus on e-mobility, lithium-ion battery safety, and disaster safety. The materials for this year’s campaign educate the public on how to purchase, use, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely, and how to avoid electrical hazards when preparing for or recovering from a natural disaster.

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O'Fallon Fire Department Fire and Life Safety Educator Sara Stockstrom

The OSFM sits down with O'Fallon Fire Department's Fire and Life Safety Educator Sara Stockstrom who talks about her journey in the fire service. She encourages young girls who might be interested in becoming a firefighter to chase that dream!

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