ILLINOIS FIRE INSPECTORS ASOCIATION
Board Message Posted November 2021
Last month, Fire Prevention awards were given to several people. The President’s award was given
to Craig Studer, Jensen Hughes, for his years of work with the Code and Professional Development
Committee for putting the monthly on-going training together. An Achievement was given to Glenn
Rosecrans, Normal FD, for work at their organization, specifically renovation of the former Mitsubishi
Motors Manufacturing plant, a $1.5 billion dollar project. Five civilians from Huntley received Adult
Hero awards for two instances of performing CPR and effecting a positive outcome.
At this month’s meeting we will be electing the officers for the coming year. The slated Board is Jay
Atherton – Palatine, Mike Rons – Schaumburg, May Ludemann – Plainfield, and Dave Wheeler – Oak
Lawn. If anyone has an interest in serving on the Board, contact one of the Board members.
On November 19th, our popular Did You Know? mini-seminar is returning. This gives attendees a chance to hear a little bit about many different topics. Then, if something is of particular interest, you have the ability to follow with the speaker later. The class will be virtual, and only $25 per computer. The classes being offered, and registration, are on our website.
After several years, our By-Laws needed a little tweaking. The Board has reviewed them, suggested some changes, and they were approved at the last membership meeting. Most of the changes were wordsmithing the document, such as removing redundancies and moving items to more appropriate locations. One big change has to do with the make-up of the Board of Directors. One Associate member can be elected to the Board. The new by-laws can be viewed on the website.
After years of dealing with fees for our classes, the Board has determined that all of our monthly classes will increase by $5. This will be effective January 1.
You can now sign up on our website to attend our annual conference. It will be our first in-person event since the pandemic. The location will again be at Par-a-Dice, in East Peoria. A full program with class descriptions, times, dates, etc. should be available in a couple of weeks.
If you are interested in an exhibit table, or in any type of sponsorship, those opportunities will be available early November, also on the website.
Speakers confirmed to date:
Brene Duggins
A four hour “pre-conference” on Stepping Up Your Virtual Fire & Life Safety Activities: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas to Support Face-to-Face Efforts
Pat Kenny
Stand Up and Be the Best, and Mayday for Mental Health
Steve Chikerotis
Power of Positivity
Josh Fulbright/Marsha Giesler
Building Public Partnerships and Relationships for Risk Reduction
Meredith Hawes
NFPA’s “LiNK”, and other resources
Kamal Alijazireh
NFPA 30
John Pierce
Area of Rescue Assistance requirements
FLSE attendees
A crowd favorite of a round table on current issues and practices
UL – Jennifer William and Sean DeCrane
Close Before You Doze, and New Smoke Alarm Requirements
Jerry Schultz
Sprinklers for Product Storage
Karla Klass
Burn Prevention
Jeffrey Bakken/Dietra Keuster
Fire Departments Own The Fire; Schools Own The Students
Scott Lang
How to Prevent Thermal Runaway in Lithium-ion Batteries
Bob Wetzel
OSFM licensing 101
Marsha Giesler
If they are not listening, they are not learning.
The Illinois task force on CRR has been meeting for many months. They have a website www.illinoiscrr.com. In it are many useful State and national resources that you can use for your local CRR efforts. Check out all of the links, we’re sure you will find this helpful.
The following are the latest recalls from the Consumer Products Safety Commission:
Hobby Lobby Recalls White Wood Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards:
ElliptiGO Recalls Arc Model Stand-Up Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards:
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall and Injury Hazards:
Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Due to Rare and Dangerous Bacteria; Two Deaths Investigated:
Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Collection Oil & Vinegar Cruets Due to Laceration Hazard:
Kohl’s Recalls SONOMA Goods For Life Branded Ultimate Oversized Antigravity Chairs Due to Fall Hazard:
Venom Motorsports Recalls Youth Model All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal Safety Standard; Sold Exclusively on VenomMotorsports.com
Luyuan Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard:
Liberty Hardware Recalls Glass Cabinet Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Liberty-Hardware-Recalls-Glass-Cabinet-Knobs-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
myCharge Recalls Powerbanks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/myCharge-Recalls-Powerbanks-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
5.11 Recalls Tactec Plate Carriers Due to Injury Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/5-11-Recalls-Tactec-Plate-Carriers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
Magnussen Home Recalls Nova Series 5-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Magnussen-Home-Recalls-Nova-Series-5-Drawer-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards
Meridian Furniture Recalls Ottomans Due to Laceration Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Meridian-Furniture-Recalls-Ottomans-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
Power Handles Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Elektron Music Machines:
Usines Giant Factories Recalls Gas Water Heaters with Emerson Control Valves Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
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Check the website for the following upcoming events:
Nov 19 – Did You Know? mini-seminar
Jan 21 – NFPA 13 Changes
