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Summer Camp Blog – Sunday, June 16th

Big Thank You’s!: Transportation volunteers (Chicago F.D., Rockford F.D., Stephen Clayton & co.), Camper Check-In Volunteers (IFSAP), the McAndrew Family, Burbank Food & Liquors, The Yard Foundation, Culligan Water (Wheeling), Leopardo Construction, Logistics Crew (Hoffman Estates FD), Health Center Staff, Snack Coordinator (Mr. Hospitality), Project Linus, EltaMD, Summer Camp Corporate Sponsors (Contech, Johnson Controls, ATI […]

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Summer Camp Offers a Place of Healing for Burn Survivors

An empowering, week-long summer camp provides a safe, and judgement-free place for young burn survivors Mount Prospect, Illinois – For the past 33 years, Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has helped young burn survivors throughout Illinois by providing a place of acceptance and healing at its yearly Summer Camp held at

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FDs Receive Life-Saving Smoke Alarms for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Through Be Alarmed! Program

The Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program, a joint effort between Camp I Am Me and the Office of the State Fire Marshal, has received a donation of 20 Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm units from Vision 20/20. These state-of-the-art devices work alongside existing smoke alarms in homes to alert deaf and hard of hearing

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Operation Save A Life Donates 4,000 Smoke Alarms to Protect IL Residents

Operation Save A Life kicked-off its annual fire safety initiative with the support of the Chicago Fire Department, ABC 7 News, Kidde, The Home Depot, and Camp I Am Me. The media event, which was held at Engine Company 13 in the heart of downtown, had representatives from each of the collaborating partners to highlight

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A Memorable Week of Adventures & Connections at International Burn Camp

Camper Tayvon and I had the incredible opportunity to attend a burn camp organized by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). It was a week filled with amazing experiences, from visiting fire stations and historical landmarks in Washington, D.C., to bonding with fellow survivors and exploring new friendships.

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Daylight Saving Time Reminder Carries New Fire Safety Message

Due to the updated Illinois Smoke Alarm Law, residents encouraged to “Change your clock, and check or replace your alarms.” When residents change their clocks to spring ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time (DST) this coming Sunday, March 12, Illinois’ updated Smoke Alarm Law will now influence how citizens have checked their safety alarms

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