Camp I Am Me by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance honored three fire safety and prevention advocates at the 83rd annual Fire Prevention Week Luncheon which was held on October 10th.
The event, which took place in Woodridge, included award presentations to Lance Nueses of the Rolling Meadows Fire Department, the O’Fallon Fire Department, and Illinois Senator Julie Morrison.
Lance Neuses of the Rolling Meadows Fire Department was presented with a Life Safety Award as a result of his public education efforts, inspections and assessments of life safety issues throughout the community, and mentoring recruits and new members joining the department.
The O’Fallon Fire Department was recognized for their dedication to fire safety presentations, smoke alarm installations, “One Home, One Extinguisher” program, and work with community businesses to further spread their fire safety messaging. They too received a Life Safety Award for their tremendous efforts.
Illinois Senator Julie Morrison was presented with the Special Recognition Award for her ongoing commitment and always going above and beyond as an outspoken opponent on the expansion of fireworks sales across the state of Illinois. Her passion is always present when educating the public, and other legislators, on the dangers of these life-threatening devices.
A special thank you goes out to our Keynote Presenter, Chief Michael O’Brian of the Brighton Area Fire Authority (Michigan). He addressed the 330+ guest audience on emerging technologies such as battery-powered vehicles and energy storage systems and how this new technology is affecting the fire service and the communities in which they reside.
The generous sponsors of the 2024 Fire Prevention Week Luncheon included Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, National Fire Sprinkler Association – Illinois Chapter, 1-800 BoardUp of Rolling Meadows, Battalion Board-Up, Chicago Water & Fire Restoration, Leopardo Construction, Promos 911, and Romexterra Restoration.
Photos from the 2024 Fire Prevention Week Luncheon can be found here.