For Immediate Release – April 21, 2021
Sen. Bailey Encourages Volunteer Fire Departments to Take Advantage of Forestry Grants
SPRINGFIELD- Rural volunteer fire departments could be eligible for grants up to $10,000 through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Volunteer Fire Assistance Program, according to State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville).
“This is a great program to help our local fire departments with equipment and training programs,” said Senator Bailey. “I would urge all of our eligible departments to consider taking part in the program.”
The Volunteer Fire Assistance Program offers grants up to $10,000 to cover 50% of the costs of programs and equipment including breathing equipment, protective clothing, training, dry hydrant installation, communication equipment, ATV’s, and more.
The grants are only available to departments serving areas with less than 10,000 people, and cannot be used for EMS, HazMat, or crash rescue programs.
More information is available at: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/Forestry/Pages/VolunteerFireAssistanceProgram.aspx
