Lemont Fire Department Receives Grant For Equipment

LEMONT, IL – The Lemont Fire Protection District will be purchasing portable radio batteries along with a winch dynamometer allowing firefighters to see how much stress is being exerted on a winch cable during a rescue operation thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water. According to IAW, the IAW 2017 Firefighter Grant Program provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas. This year, approximately $75,000 will be awarded to 78 Illinois fire departments.

“We are proud to partner with our local firefighters. Illinois American Water tests and operates every fire
hydrant annually. We also maintain all of the hydrants, over 29,000 across the state, in our service areas. We
know the critical role water plays in protecting homes and businesses and we also know resources for our local heroes often runs short. Through this grant program, we are able to partner on another level and further
support our local heroes,” Bruce Hauk, Illinois American Water President, said in a release.

Lemont Fire Chief George Rimbo thanked Illinois American Water during the check presentation.

“The Lemont Fire Protection District would like to thank Illinois American Water for the grant that they have awarded us. This will not only benefit our firefighters but also our residents as it will allow us to serve them better when they are in need.”

Photo provided by Illinois American Water.