EAST ST. LOUIS – Three St. Clair County fire districts are set to receive grant funding for equipment totaling more than $75,000, thanks to support for State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Swansea).

“The men and women who work at our local fire departments risk their lives to keep our communities safe,” Belt said. “They are the first people we call in a crisis.”

Grants were awarded to over 100 fire departments and districts across Illinois totaling $2.5 million to purchase small firefighting and ambulance equipment. The initiative derives from fire departments and not-for profit ambulance services in Illinois that have struggled financially to buy small equipment.

The following fire districts in the 57^th District will receive funding:

• Church Road Fire Protection District: $25,908
• Midway Fire Protection District: $26,000
• Millstadt Fire Protection District : $26,000

“It’s vital that fire departments have the necessary resources to do their job,” Belt said. “This funding will effectively improve the efficiency for firefighters to respond to emergency situations.”

A full list of recipients can be found on the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s website.

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