Applications are open for grants through the Illinois $6 million Small Equipment Grant Program.

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The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation gave Carterville Volunteer Fire Department a $39,843 grant for nine sets of firefighter bunker gear.

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Cedar Rapids is seeking voter approval of a $60 million bond to relocate, remodel or rebuild six fire stations and add a training center, citing outdated facilities, response times and safety.

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Fire truck costs have doubled since 2020, forcing Michigan fire departments to stretch equipment lifespans and seek millages as budgets strain.

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Ridgeley, WV, received $2.8 million in federal funding for a new fire station, bringing total support to nearly $3.7 million for a project officials say will improve safety and emergency response.

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