06/08/2026
Coffeen Fire Department recently submitted a grant to the IDNR(Illinois Department of Natural Resources). We were awarded that grant from IDNR in the amount of $10,000.00. We would like to Thank Chief Collin Wasson for all his designated time and hard work to write these grants for Coffeen Fire Department. We will be using this grant money on the following items.
SCBA Bottles
SCBA Batteries
SCBA Face mask
SCBA Chargers
1” WildLand Hose (50’)
1” WildLand Hose (25’)
3” Fill Hose
Portable Radios
IDNR has awarded $495,000 in federal grants to 73 volunteer fire departments across the state to help with purchasing new equipment or paying for fire training.
The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The program provides matching funds to aid fire departments in the purchase of new equipment and helps fund training. Funding is passed through IDNR to local fire departments and fire training academies.
The 73 grantees provide fire protection to about 250,000 Illinois residents, primarily in rural areas of Illinois.
Learn more and read about the recipients here:https://www.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/illinois/iisnewsattachments/32588-060526-dnr-volunteer-fire-assistance-grants-002.pdf.pdf
