Press Release - Friday, December 05, 2014
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Governor Quinn Announces Investments in Fire Safety for 50 Illinois Communities
SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis today announced a $945,845 investment to help 50 fire departments across the state purchase safety equipment, protective clothing, breathing apparatus and other tools for firefighters. These investments are supported by a small percentage of the sales of all fire insurance sold in Illinois. The announcement is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to ensure the safety of people in every community across Illinois.
"Illinois firefighters deserve all the help they need to keep our residents safe," Governor Quinn said. "Investments in our local departments will help make a difference in life and death situations in communities throughout Illinois."
The Small Equipment Grant Program provides funds directly to Illinois fire departments, fire protection districts or township fire departments to purchase needed life saving and operational equipment. These departments are eligible for grants up to $26,000.
"This grant program is a critical resource in these tight times for municipal budgets," Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis said. "These funds help first responders obtain the right equipment and tools that meet current safety standards."
The Fire Marshal's office received 328 applications requesting more than $6.9 million in funding this year. The Small Equipment Grant committee, comprised of members of the fire service, examined the applications in a blind review and recommended the $945,845 in available grant money to be awarded to 50 of the fire departments who submitted applications.
The list of fire departments receiving Small Equipment Grants includes:
| County | Fire Department | Amount Awarded |
| Adams | Central Adams FPD | $83.00 |
| Alexander | Thebes Volunteer FD | $5,458.90 |
| Bureau | Manlius FPD | $19,539.25 |
| Champaign | Pesotum FPD | $17,985.74 |
| Coles | Ashmore FPD | $2,050.00 |
| Cook | Bridgeview FD | $23,995.00 |
| Midlothian FD | $10,655.00 | |
| Central Stickney FPD | $25,000.00 | |
| Lynwood FD | $7,134.00 | |
| DeKalb | Sycamore FD | $26,000.00 |
| DeWitt | Farmer City FPD | $24,600.00 |
| DuPage | Clarendon Hills FD | $18,000.00 |
| Edgar | Paris FD | $20,000.00 |
| Edwards | Albion FD | $18,690.00 |
| Fulton | Smithfield FPD | $25,170.40 |
| Hancock | Carthage FD | $25,621.00 |
| Henry | Kewanee FD | $17,515.34 |
| Osco Community FPD | $25,225.00 | |
| Iroquois | Chebanse Township Rural FPD | $20,362.50 |
| Jefferson | Waltonville FPD | $25,700.00 |
| Jo Daviess | Warren FD | $18,657.00 |
| LaSalle | Cedar Point FD | $15,305.00 |
| Livingston | Fairbury FD | $10,356.00 |
| Macoupin | Carlinville FD | $11,883.00 |
| Madison | Godfrey FPD | $578.00 |
| Maryville FD | $25,995.00 | |
| Olive FPD | $24,753.00 | |
| Alhambra Community FPD | $14,280.00 | |
| Marshall | Wenona FPD | $25,000.00 |
| McHenry | Richmond Township FPD | $4,863.00 |
| Montgomery | Witt Volunteer FD | $19,525.00 |
| Morgan | Waverly Volunteer FD | $23,521.00 |
| Peoria | Elmwood FD | $25,480.00 |
| Perry | DuQuoin FD | $26,000.00 |
| Pike | Griggsville FD | $2,750.00 |
| Spring Creek FPD | $26,000.00 | |
| Pulaski | Karnak FD | $4,430.00 |
| Randolph | Tilden FPD | $16,750.00 |
| Rock Island | Reynolds FPD | $23,795.00 |
| Carbon Cliff-Barstow FPD | $25,610.00 | |
| St. Clair | Mascoutah Volunteer FD | $23,900.00 |
| Hollywood Heights Volunteer FPD | $26,000.00 | |
| Saline | Stonefort FD | $25,940.00 |
| Sangamon | Auburn FPD | $22,875.00 |
| Shelby | Cowden FPD | $26,000.00 |
| Herrick FPD | $25,575.00 | |
| Tazewell | Deer Creek FPD | $16,975.00 |
| Delavan FPD | $25,480.00 | |
| Wayne | Orchardville FPD | $24,150.00 |
| Lamard Township FPD | $24,206.04 | |
| TOTAL AWARDED | $945,845.25 |
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