The Midland Fire Protection District in Kincaid, IL, received a grant to add additional support to help strengthen emergency services and improve public safety in the community.

State Senator Doris Turner has announced that the Midland Fire Protection District has been awarded nearly $10,000 through the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program. The funding can be used to purchase new firefighting equipment or help pay for firefighter training.

Senator Turner says public safety remains a top priority and that every resident deserves to feel safe, regardless of where they live. Senator Turner also added that investments in fire protection and emergency services are investments in the people and communities those departments serve.

The Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service and administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (ILDNR). The program provides matching funds to help fire departments acquire equipment and access training opportunities that improve their ability to respond to emergencies and other various incidents.

Midland Fire Protection District was one of 73 departments and training organizations across Illinois selected to receive funding this year. Together, those grant recipients provide fire protection services to approximately 250,000 residents, primarily in rural communities throughout the state.

The district says that the nearly $10,000 grant will help ensure firefighters have the tools, equipment, and training needed to continue protecting lives and property across the district.

The funding represents another investment,which is an investment in the safety and preparedness of local first responders and the communities they serve.

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