The program provides grants of up to $26,000 to eligible fire and EMS agencies, helping offset the cost of gear and tools that many smaller or rural departments struggle to afford. #grant
The Illinois Explosives Act requires that anyone who purchases, possesses, uses, transfers, stores or disposes of explosives, including display fireworks, must have an explosives license and explosives storage certificate issued by the IDNR. #fireworks
“I hope this grant shows that our commitment to helping provide funding to departments across the state continues and that we hear your need. I can’t thank Governor JB Pritzker enough for his support of the fire service through programs such as this.” #firemarshal