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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Chief Michael E. Figolah, Mount Prospect Fire Department From the May 2008 newsletter...
The Task Force will be a group that looks at the technical components that require research and recommendations from the Advisory Board. It will be made up of the following members:
The IFSA Board of Directors also took action to authorize hiring a Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Coordinator. Included in this newsletter is a job description for that Coordinator position. We will not wait until the Coordinator is hired to start making progress on the juvenile fire setter program. We anticipate that the Advisory Board and Task Force will meet in June 2008 for the first time along with the IFSA Board of Directors to start the arduous process of developing goals for the long term. Some of the immediate goals will be as follows:
As you can see the foundation for developing this new program is in place and, by the next time I write this article, the plans for the goals will be reported. Thanks for your support! View January 2008 Archive
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mary Werderitch, IFSA Executive Director From the May 2008 newsletter...
Vision 20/20 On February 13th I was invited to attend the Vision 20/20 web forum. Vision 20/20 is a nationwide effort to create a Strategic Fire Prevention Agenda. Twenty-six people were invited to attend this forum from all over the State of Illinois. We were to come up with a list of three priorities for the Vision 20/20 Summit to be held in Washington D. C. on March 31st. George Michehl with the Illinois Fire Inspectors will be the Illinois representative. These are the three priorities that Illinois suggested:
Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Programs The administration of these programs was accepted by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance as of January 1, 2008. On March 5th we held a strategic planning meeting. In attendance were of all the agencies that would be important to this program’s success. We can now begin to chart our next steps beginning with an Advisory Board and Task Force. Please see further information on this vital program in this newsletter. Neighbor to Neighbor Showcase 2008 – September 19th and 20th, 2008 in Springfield Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your peers! What educational conference can you go to with a $15 registration fee and come back to your community with outlines for best practices in prevention education going on in Illinois? We’ve chosen the Route 55 Hotel in Springfield which has a very nice atmosphere and the cost is very affordable. Your meals will be included. If you have a program you would like to exhibit, just let us know. If you are a not-for profit, there is no fee to exhibit. 2008 Fire Prevention Week Luncheon A public educator recently made the following statement about the Fire Prevention Week Luncheon: “This gathering is probably the most impressive gathering of fire service professionals who believe that fire prevention is an answer and is an integral part of the fire protection system of our state and community. The problem is that it is attended by fire service people. We are ‘singing to the choir.’ We should fill the building with all of the non-believers (or at least those that don’t know). Our impressive show may well motivate others to believe.” So this year’s slogan should be to bring a friend. So bring your Mayor, Trustees, and anyone else in your community that works on your budget for prevention! View January 2008 Archive
TREASURER'S REPORT Jill Friedrichs-Pope, IFSA Executive Assistant Assistant/Treasurer From the January 2006 newsletter...
Back in May I had the privilege of attending the American Burn Association (ABA) conference in Chicago. What an awesome experience. The majority of seminars we attended dealt with prevention. As I listened to the various speakers I would compare the programs we offered and thought that what we are doing is right on target. I concluded that the major difference between others and our organization is that everything we do is statewide. Most others I talked to seem to deal with prevention in a community setting. BOY, DO I LOVE CAMPING!! I hope everyone had as good of a time as I did. The first night as I lay in bed I had a great laugh, my bunkies thought I was losing it. I then told them how much I loved camp, the air conditioning, the hard wood floors and the ceramic tile. The best part of camp was going home. Not because I could shower or brush my teeth in Lake Michigan water; that I didn’t need to brush my teeth out of a cup. No it was because I got to ride one of the Chicago buses with the campers. It was the best experience getting to meet all the parents I talk to throughout the year. Faces were finally put together with voices. There were no formal handshakes when we met just a lot of camp hugs. The next big event that happened for me was the World Burn Congress. This year WBC took place in Baltimore. This is the second year that Dottie, Kathy, Mary and I got to accompany the grant recipients from Loyola University Medical Center. In this newsletter you will get to read articles from Jamie, Ray and Tony, the three young men the IFSA sponsored. Even though there are some children that attend the conference, the majority of the survivors are adults. This year, like last year, we got a chance to hear about survival from an adult perspective. We had the opportunity to spend time talking (and listening) to survivors, spouses and family members about their experiences. I know that what I came away with will help me help families of the campers.
And finally, the Fire Prevention Week Luncheon held October 6th at White Eagle. As always, a lot of time goes into the planning of the luncheon. I hope everyone that attended enjoyed themselves and came away more prepared for the week that was ahead of them. For all those marking their calendars for next year, the luncheon will be on October 5, 2006 at DiNolfo’s Banquets in Mokena. Hope to see you there!
Donations to the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Burn Camp "I Am Me" and its fire safety and burn prevention programs can be sent to P.O. Box 911, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Please make checks payable to: Illinois Fire Safety Alliance. Click here to view Volunteer Opportunities. Fundraising programs already in place can viewed below. If you have fundraising news and pictures, please send it to us at mwerder@ifsa.org and we will be happy to include it on the next newsletter.
Fill the Boot For IFSA Burn Camp “I Am Me” And it’s Fire & Burn Prevention Programs The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance hosts an annual “Fill the Boot” day for IFSA Burn Camp “I Am Me” and its prevention programs. The dates are scheduled for the first Friday and Saturday in May. Your department may, of course, choose a date that may be more convenient for you. Please contact our office and let us know if you plan to participate in “Fill the Boot” this year.
Special Events License Plates is a fundraiser we hold on a yearly basis. These plates feature a new design and color scheme every year and can be put on your personal vehicle for 60 days (April through June, coinciding with Burn Camp dates). A legible photocopy of your current Illinois license plate registration is required for the vehicle on which the plates will be displayed. Click here for an application.
The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance appreciates your interest in sponsoring a fundraising event on our behalf, and requests that you read and comply with the following guidelines:
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