The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. This program is designed to help fire departments, fire protection districts, and non-profit ambulance services across Illinois purchase essential equipment to safely carry out their duties.

This year, OSFM received over 300 applications. A total of 178 fire departments, fire protection districts, and EMS providers were awarded grants of up to $26,000. More than $4 million in funding was distributed statewide.