Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal

@ILFireMarshal

OSFM is dedicated to working with the fire service community to protect life and property through education and communication.

Springfield, IL

Joined June 2019

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Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · 15 h

🌲🔥 #DYK Nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires nationwide are caused by humans—and are preventable. @smokey_bear lives in all of us! Build, maintain, and extinguish campfires responsibly. Enjoy the outdoors safely this summer. #OnlyYouCanPreventWildfires 🌎🔥 youtu.be/ELSWr9oKxBY?si…

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Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 25

Planning a stay at a vacation rental? 🏖️ Be sure to treat your home away from home with the same safety mindset as your permanent residence—especially when water features like pools or spas are involved. Enjoy your vacation safely!

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. Planning a stay at a vacation rental? 🏖️

Be sure to treat your home away from home with the same safety mindset as your permanent residence—especially when water features like pools or spas are involved.

Enjoy your vacation safely!

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 25

🚨No Cost Public School Inspection Training🚨 September 24: Bloomingdale October 16: Lockport Visit our website to learn more and register for these trainings.

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 🚨No Cost Public School Inspection Training🚨

September 24: Bloomingdale
October 16: Lockport

Visit our website to learn more and register for these trainings.

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 25

The CRR Conference is set for Sept. 16 in Joliet. Register today as we have A great lineup of speakers is set and will will feature experts from NFPA, Vision 20/20, IFSI, Tesla, 100 Club of Illinois and more. Visit illinoiscrr.com to register for this no cost conference.

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. The CRR Conference is set for Sept. 16 in Joliet. Register today as we have A great lineup of speakers is set and will will feature experts from NFPA, Vision 20/20, IFSI, Tesla, 100 Club of Illinois and more.

Visit illinoiscrr.com to register for this no cost conference.

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 24

🐾 Hot weather can be dangerous for pets! ✔️ Fresh, cool water 🚫 No parked cars 🌅 Walk early/late 🌳 Provide shade or bring them inside ⚠️ Watch for heatstroke signs: heavy panting, drooling, lethargy Keep your furry friends safe & cool! 🐶🐱💧

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 🐾 Hot weather can be dangerous for pets!
✔️ Fresh, cool water
🚫 No parked cars
🌅 Walk early/late
🌳 Provide shade or bring them inside
⚠️ Watch for heatstroke signs: heavy panting, drooling, lethargy
Keep your furry friends safe &amp; cool! 🐶🐱💧

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Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 24

As NERIS rolls out nationwide the hope is, the improved collection of data will lead to stronger preparedness and more effective outcomes—both on the fireground and in post-incident analysis.. fireengineering.com/firefighting/r…

ILFireMarshal's tweet card. Reframing risk and reward and using data to drive the discussion can help firefighters better understand the stakes on the fireground.

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 23

👶 Drowning is the #1 cause of injury-related death for infants. Make your home water safe: ✅ Use toilet & tub locks ✅ Never leave kids unattended ✅ Empty tubs & buckets ✅ Install door alarms Seconds matter. Plan ahead. #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 👶 Drowning is the #1 cause of injury-related death for infants.

Make your home water safe:
✅ Use toilet &amp; tub locks
✅ Never leave kids unattended
✅ Empty tubs &amp; buckets
✅ Install door alarms
Seconds matter. Plan ahead. #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 23

State Fire Marshal Pankow stopped by @IFSI this morning to talk to girl scouts who are attending the 4 day Camp Fury! Special Agent Kuban and K9 Paqui also provided a demonstration.

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. State Fire Marshal Pankow stopped by @IFSI this morning to talk to girl scouts who are attending the 4 day Camp Fury!

Special Agent Kuban and K9 Paqui also provided a demonstration.

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Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 23

🚨100 Club Offering a Readiness and Resilience Class on August 6th🚨

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 23

🔥 Hot & humid weather is here to stay—know the signs of heat exhaustion & heat stroke. Listen to your body: 😓 Dizziness 🥵 Nausea 💧 Excessive sweating 🚨 Confusion or fainting Stay cool, stay hydrated, take breaks. Don’t push it. #HeatSafety #BeatTheHeat

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 🔥 Hot &amp; humid weather is here to stay—know the signs of heat exhaustion &amp; heat stroke.

Listen to your body:
😓 Dizziness
🥵 Nausea
💧 Excessive sweating
🚨 Confusion or fainting
Stay cool, stay hydrated, take breaks. Don’t push it. #HeatSafety #BeatTheHeat

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Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 22

We’re in the heart of pool season—is your safety checklist complete? 🏊‍♀️☀️ ✅ Self-latching gates ✅ Supervision at all times ✅ Rescue gear nearby ✅ Pool alarms & covers ✅ Learn CPR Don’t wait. Prevent a tragedy before it happens. #PoolSafety #DrowningPrevention

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. We’re in the heart of pool season—is your safety checklist complete? 🏊‍♀️☀️

✅ Self-latching gates
✅ Supervision at all times
✅ Rescue gear nearby
✅ Pool alarms &amp; covers
✅ Learn CPR
Don’t wait. Prevent a tragedy before it happens. #PoolSafety #DrowningPrevention

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 22

State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow stopped by the Plainfield Fire Protection District to provide a welcome message to a class hosted by the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association. Thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality!

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow stopped by the Plainfield Fire Protection District to provide a welcome message to a class hosted by the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association. Thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality!

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 22

🚗☀️ 15 children have died from vehicular heatstroke in the U.S. this year. These tragedies are 100% preventable. ✅ Check the back seat ✅ Lock parked cars ✅ Never let kids play inside vehicles #HeatstrokeKills #LookBeforeYouLock #CheckTheBackSeat

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 🚗☀️ 15 children have died from vehicular heatstroke in the U.S. this year.
These tragedies are 100% preventable.
✅ Check the back seat
✅ Lock parked cars
✅ Never let kids play inside vehicles

#HeatstrokeKills #LookBeforeYouLock #CheckTheBackSeat

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 22

🔥 Grilling a lot this summer? Don’t forget to clean your grill! ✅ Scrape residue 🧼 Wash grates 🧽 Empty drip tray 🔍 Check for leaks A clean grill is a safe grill! 🍔🔥 #GrillSafety #SummerGrilling

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 🔥 Grilling a lot this summer? Don’t forget to clean your grill!

✅ Scrape residue
🧼 Wash grates
🧽 Empty drip tray
🔍 Check for leaks
A clean grill is a safe grill! 🍔🔥 #GrillSafety #SummerGrilling

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 21

🥵 Extreme heat & humidity forecast to impact Illinois this week. Stay safe! ✅ Drink water ✅ Avoid outdoor activity midday ✅ Never leave kids/pets in cars ✅ Check on vulnerable neighbors Know the signs of heat illness. #HeatWave #HeatSafety #StayCoolStaySafe

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 🥵 Extreme heat &amp; humidity forecast to impact Illinois this week. Stay safe!

✅ Drink water
✅ Avoid outdoor activity midday
✅ Never leave kids/pets in cars
✅ Check on vulnerable neighbors
Know the signs of heat illness.
#HeatWave #HeatSafety #StayCoolStaySafe

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 21

🚨Recall Alert🚨 Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall Certain Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard; Nine Deaths Reported; Five Million Pools Sold Since 2002 cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/B…

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 21

Nominate someone for the @CampIAmMe Fire Prevention Award who's tremendous efforts in promoting fire safety and burn prevention with their given community. Nominations may be submitted at any time, but must be received no later than Aug 15th.

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. Nominate someone for the @CampIAmMe Fire Prevention Award who's tremendous efforts in promoting fire safety and burn prevention with their given community.

Nominations may be submitted at any time, but must be received no later than Aug 15th.

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 21

🐾Happy Birthday to K9 Paqui🐾 Thank you for all you do to assist departments across the state.....and for being a great partner for Special Agent Kuban!

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 🐾Happy Birthday to K9 Paqui🐾 Thank you for all you do to assist departments across the state.....and for being a great partner for Special Agent Kuban!

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 20

🔥 Hot and muggy weather is back — and it’s here to stay through next week! If you're working outside for long periods, take steps to protect yourself from heat-related illness

ILFireMarshal's tweet image. 🔥 Hot and muggy weather is back — and it’s here to stay through next week! If you're working outside for long periods, take steps to protect yourself from heat-related illness

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Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal@ILFireMarshal · Jul 19

Norman's good friend @smokey_bear wants to remind you to keep these tips in mind before hitting the road this weekend.