On March 12, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program.
A total of $4 million was awarded to 178 fire departments/ districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment.
Among the grant recipients was the Red Bud Fire Department, receiving $25,950.
For more on the grant, please see this week’s print edition.