In February, the City of Highland Park hosted a recognition ceremony for their fire department members’ actions and responses in relation to the mass casualty incident in their community on Independence Day last year. One of the members of the Highland Park Fire Department is a longtime Camp I Am Me volunteer and we’d like […]
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The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is excited to announce the dates for 2023's Camp I Am Me! The 32nd annual "Burn Camp" will be taking place from Sunday, June 18th to Saturday, June 24th at YMCA Camp Duncan in Ingleside.
In September, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance welcomed Chris Gantz to the 12-person Board of Directors.
Chris Gantz grew up in Northbrook and currently lives in Fox River Grove with his wife and two children. Chris started as a volunteer firefighter while attending the University of Illinois and was hired as a career firefighter/paramedic for the Skokie Fire Department shortly after graduating college. Chris also served as a HazMat Specialist for the State of
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“In 1994 my dad camp back from his first year at camp and said ‘you would love this and you have to go!’ I signed up in 1995 and have been going to Camp I Am Me ever since. It changed my life and even changed my daughters’ lives”
Since 2015, the IFSA has been acknowledging deserving individuals and groups for their priceless contributions in volunteerism and service with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance in the form of “Above & Beyond” Volunteer Awards. You can help us honor these special individuals by nominating them for an award. Eligible nominees must be an individual or group that has demonstrated excellence and…
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Even though the 32nd annual Camp “I Am Me” will not be taking place until June of 2023, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is already beginning to prepare for the signature event. Camp “I Am Me” is Illinois’ camp for young burn survivors which provides a special and unforgettable one-week experience for approximately 70 children…
Requests to Volunteer at 2023's Camp I Am Me Now Being Accepted Read Full Article »
August 19th was the IFSA Day at the State Fair, in which the Alliance hosts volunteers at the fire service tent to promote fire safety and burn prevention to fair-goers. This year, nearly 40 volunteers from all across the state, and beyond, were in attendance to help promote the mission of the organization.
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In early August, members of the Girl Scout Junior Troop 45829 (Arlington Heights/Wheeling) gathered at the IFSA office in Mount Prospect to assemble 80 smoke alarm installation kits. Through the cooperation of First Alert, the IFSA will be hosting a series of 9 media events throughout the state this year to educate the public on the impending Illinois smoke alarm law, which goes into effect January 1, 2023.
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Each year, nearly 50 volunteers join the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield to manage the Fire Service Tent and provide fire prevention education to fair-goers. Help us reduce the number children and adults that attend the IFSA’s burn survivor support programs by helping make a difference in fire safety education. Invite your spouse, friends, and children…
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My previous employer volunteers every year to get the campground ready for the campers by fixing, painting, and installing things. I wanted to get involved because I have fundraised and done things behind the scenes, but always wanted to have experiences with the actual kids. I grew up volunteering with my local Lions Club and I love the interaction, making people smile, and being part of the community.