firefighters

Cardenas presented the recommendations to the Cook County Board of Commissioners this week, emphasizing the county’s responsibility to support families who lost loved ones in the line of duty. #cookcounty #taxrelief

Ramos, a Sterling firefighter, died after falling through the floor of a burning home during a December 2021 fire. The IL OSHA investigation identified key safety lessons that are now being used as part of this new training module. #firefighters #training

The program provides grants of up to $26,000 to eligible fire and EMS agencies, helping offset the cost of gear and tools that many smaller or rural departments struggle to afford. #grant

Senate Bill 1446, which passed the General Assembly unanimously and was signed by the governor earlier this month, requires the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal to start tracking the manner of death for all firefighters no later than July 1, 2026. #firefighter

“First Responders of Oak Lawn” sets out to tell the story of the Oak Lawn Police and Fire Departments, highlighting a few long-term chiefs from both forces and the teamwork between the two that keeps the village safe. #history

Ruffin has outlined plans to improve community policing, establish cybercrime prevention programs to protect seniors, and ensure government accountability. #countryclubhills

The task force is responsible for discovering the steps Illinois can take to assist local governments to recruit and retain public employee firefighters and paramedics... #firefighter #paramedic

The Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women went into effect on January 1st, 2023... #jackiehaas

Senate Bill 1611 was signed Friday and takes effect Jan. 1, 2024. #senatorjoyce

The day before, the Illinois Senate approved House Bill 2531, which sets up a process for state transportation officials to find partners to develop the Peotone airport... #senatorjoyce