First Due Consulting

09/26/2025

Congratulations to the Following Departments on your FY2024 AFG Award in Phase 1.
Cerro Gordo FPD
Oakland FPD (Regional)
Griggsville FPD Regional)
Foreston F/R
Northwestern FPD
Williamsville FPD
Petersburg FD
South Roxana FD
Mitchell Fire Rescue
Riverton Volunteer Fire Department
Mount Hope-Funks Grove FPD
Mt. Olive Volunteer Fire Department
Girard FPD
Farmersville FPD

This is another round slated from what we hear! Great start to the award season!

09/03/2025

Grant is open, contact us for help today!

🚨 Grant Alert 🚨

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Small Equipment Grant Program!

💰 $6 million in funding is available this cycle to help support fire departments with essential equipment needs.

📅 Applications must be submitted online no later than November 14, 2025.

🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://sfm.illinois.gov/iam/firedepartment/grants-and-loans.html

07/16/2025

Congratulations WFD! We know you'll use this funding to support your operations and improve your operational capacity! Glad we could help!

04/27/2025

Spent yesterday teaching Grant Writing and Recruitment and Retention at the Mid-Illinois Fire School yesterday in Washington, IL. We can't say enough good things about this program and area departments!

01/05/2025

🚨🔥 **You Asked, We Listened—FDC Swag is HERE!** 🔥🚨

Show your support for **First Due Consulting** with our exclusive **FDC shirts** now available for purchase!

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Grab your shirt today and rep the FDC mission while helping us make a difference in communities nationwide. Quantities are limited—don’t wait!

12/22/2024

🚒 **Attention Illinois Fire Departments!**

The **Illinois State Fire Marshal Fire Station Grant** is here to help improve your facilities and better serve your communities. This program provides much-needed financial assistance to fire departments for building upgrades, repairs, or even new construction to ensure your station is safe, efficient, and up to standard.

🏗️ **What Can It Fund?**
- Renovations and repairs to existing fire stations
- Building code compliance improvements
- Construction of new fire stations

📢 **Who’s Eligible?**
Fire departments across Illinois that demonstrate a need for facility upgrades or construction.

💡 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure funding for your department’s infrastructure needs! At First Due Consulting, we specialize in grant writing and can help your application stand out.

📩 **Contact us today** and let’s work together to ensure your fire station is ready to meet the demands of your community.

12/22/2024

🚒 **What is the SAFER Grant?**

The **Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant** is your opportunity to strengthen your fire department’s staffing and improve safety for your community. Whether you’re looking to hire career firefighters or boost your volunteer recruitment and retention efforts, this grant is here to help!

✅ **Key Benefits:**
- Hire career firefighters to enhance response times and safety.
- Fund programs for volunteer recruitment and retention (training, marketing, tuition reimbursement, and more).

📢 **Who’s Eligible?**
Career, volunteer, and combination fire departments, as well as organizations focused on firefighter recruitment.

Let First Due Consulting guide you through the application process! We’re here to ensure your department secures the resources it needs to serve your community safely and efficiently.

📩 **Reach out today** to learn more about how we can help you make the most of the SAFER Grant.

12/22/2024

🎄✨ **Happy Holidays from First Due Consulting!** 🎁🚒

As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to take a moment to thank all of our amazing clients and partners for your trust and support. Your dedication to keeping your communities safe inspires us every day.

From our family to yours, we wish you a season filled with joy, peace, and time with loved ones. Here's to a safe and successful New Year ahead!

🎉 Stay safe, stay strong, and we’ll see you in 2025!

12/22/2024

📣 **That's a Wrap!** 🎉

The 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program is officially complete! A huge THANK YOU to all our clients for trusting us with your grant-writing needs. Your continued support means the world to us, and we’re wishing you the best of luck as you await the results. 🚒💪

But we’re not done yet! The SAFER Grant (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) is right around the corner. If your department is looking for help with **hiring, volunteer recruitment, or retention programs**, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

📩 **Reach out today** to explore your options. Let’s keep building stronger, safer communities together!

12/19/2024

Save the neck for me, Clark!

Don't be like the Griswold's and overload the circuits in your home. You should never plug more than one extension cord into an outlet. Read the manufactures recommendations for the number of light strings you can plug in together. Be electrical smart this holiday season to help prevent an accidental fire from occurring.

12/05/2024

Delivery Day!

Would like to thank Russ Cambell Mac’s Fire and Saftey, along with First Due Consulting. For working on getting Taylor Springs Fire this new skid unit for our brush truck. This will better serve our efforts in keeping our community and surrounding area safe.

12/01/2024

Delivery day! Another happy customer!