RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess announced last week that more grant dollars are returning to the 115th district.
He said eight local fire departments, ambulance services, and fire protection districts have been awarded more than $164,000 in grants through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program.
Departments accepting grant money in the 115th District include:
Gorham Fire Department- $17,669
Monroe County Ambulance Service- $18,000
Maeystown Fire Department- $8,030
Valmeyer Fire Department- $25,000
Steeleville Fire Department- $18,919
Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department- $24,800
New Athens Fire Protection District- $25,913
Washington County Ambulance- $26,000
Friess said providing this funding to our local departments will help ensure they have the equipment and resources necessary to continue serving our communities safely and effectively.