State Representative Charles Meier (IL) | Representative Charles Meier (R) 109th District
State Representative Charles Meier (IL) | Representative Charles Meier (R) 109th District
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recently announced the list of fire departments and EMS providers selected as recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. Representative Meier commented on the importance of these grants, stating, "These grants are used to upgrade lifesaving firefighting and ambulance equipment so that our first responders may be best prepared to take on whatever obstacles they face."
Meier emphasized the significance of supporting first responders, many of whom are volunteers. "It is crucial that we continue to support our first responders, many of whom are volunteers, to keep our communities healthy and safe. Grants such as these are an important way to improve fire departments, especially those in rural areas of southern Illinois, who need access to all the resources they can get," he said.
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal received over 400 applications and awarded $4 million to fire departments and EMS providers across the state. Meier extended his congratulations and gratitude: "Congratulations to all of the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program and thank you for your invaluable contributions to help keep our communities safe!"
Recipients in the 109th District include:
- Prairie Fire Protection District
- Addieville Community Fire Protection District
- Marine Community Fire Protection District
- St. Rose Fire Protection District
- St. Libory Fire Department
- Olive Fire Protection District
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