Northwest Homer Fire District Receives $324K Hiring Grant

HOMER GLEN, IL — Congressman Dan Lipinski has announced that the Northwest Homer Fire and Ambulance Protection District, which serves an area that includes Homer Glen, Homer Township, Lockport, Lemont, and Lemont Township, has been awarded a nearly $324,000 grant through the Department of Homeland Security to help with hiring expenses, according to Lipinski's office.

“It is becoming more and more difficult for local communities to provide the funding needed for fire
protection and ambulance service,” Lipinski said in a release. “I’m pleased this grant will help the Northwest
Homer Fire Protection District hire more brave men and women to help protect people in this fast-growing
area.”

“We appreciate Congressman Lipinski’s assistance with this grant which will allow us to hire additional
firefighters,” Northwest Homer Fire and Ambulance Protection District Chief Ken Vrba said in a release. “We look forward to continuing to provide top-notch service and care to the surrounding community.”

According to the release, the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grants program provides needed federal funds to fire departments and emergency medical service organizations in order to improve the response capabilities of the nation's first responders and the safety of communities.

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