The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. This program is designed to help fire departments, fire protection districts and non-profit ambulance services across Illinois purchase essential equipment to safely carry out their duties.
The OSFM received 347 applications, requesting around $7.7 million in funding for this grant period. A total of 178 fire departments, fire protection districts, and EMS providers were awarded grants of up to $26,000.
Congratulations to the following departments in our district!
Coal City Fire Protection District
Crescent-Iroquois Fire Protection District
Emington-Campus Fire Protection District
Forrest-Strawn-Wing Fire Protection District
Gardner Fire Protection District
Gilman Fire Protection District
Watseka Fire Department