Camp I Am Me & Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Partnership reaches major milestone in protecting residents through smoke alarm installations and fire prevention education Mount Prospect, IL – Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are proud to announce a
The International Association of Fire Fighters; signature event, the International Burn Camp, is held annually just outside of Washington, D.C. This week-long camp and leadership summit provides a life-changing experience for burn survivors aged 14-16 and the dedicated camp counselors who strive to make a difference in their lives. The camp helps teenage burn survivors
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Show your Camp pride while making a difference! Camp I Am Me is excited to announce the launch of its new year-round, online apparel store, where you can shop official merchandise and support a mission that changes lives. Now you can wear your support proudly! Every purchase from the official Camp I Am Me apparel
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Recently, a group of young adult burn survivors aged 18 to 25, joined a group of adult mentors at YMCA Camp Benson in Mount Carroll, IL for Camp I Am Me’s third annual Strive to Thrive: Beyond the Burns Young Adult Retreat. Learning sessions focused on adult topics such as Networking, Bringing Your Dreams to
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Camp I Am Me honored four fire safety and prevention advocates at the 85th annual Fire Prevention Week Luncheon which was held on October 8th. The event, which took place in Woodridge, included award presentations to Dan Medina of the Addison Fire Protection District, Countryside Fire Protection District, Sarah Fellows from Channahon Fire Protection District,
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Even though the 36th annual Summer Camp will not be taking place until June of 2027, Camp I Am Me is already beginning to prepare for the signature event. Camp I Am Me’s Summer Camp is Illinois’ camp for young burn survivors which provides a special and unforgettable one-week experience for approximately 60 children a
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Camp I Am Me programs and events cannot succeed without the support of so many dedicated volunteers and groups. The priceless contributions provided have allowed the organization to support those affected by burn-related injuries for more than 30 years. To acknowledge these deserving individuals and groups for their volunteerism and service with Camp I Am Me, “Above & Beyond” Volunteer Award nominations are received throughout the year
Fire prevention starts with education and the Prevention Matters Grant is helping Illinois fire departments bring innovative, hands-on fire and life safety education directly to the communities they serve. Through this grant program, Camp I Am Me provides funding to fire departments for projects that strengthen community risk reduction, fire prevention, and public education efforts.
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Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal recognizes and congratulates the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for their outstanding contributions to fire safety education and the installation of 1,000 10-year battery smoke alarms through active participation in the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program. In doing
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Camp I Am Me is excited to announce that four college scholarships have been awarded to 2026 Summer Camp campers through the Phoenix Scholarship Program. This third year initiative aims to provide financial assistance to college-aged students who face significant economic barriers to post-secondary education and is done so through the extreme generosity of a
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