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South Chicago Heights fire chief announces $26,000 state Small Tools grant
Summary
Fire Chief Chad Vlietstra told trustees the department received a $26,000 Small Tools grant from the Illinois State Fire Marshal, with no local match required; funds will buy a combi-tool and an air bag kit.
Fire Chief Chad Vlietstra reported to the Board of Trustees that the South Chicago Heights Fire Department received a Small Tools grant from the Illinois State Fire Marshal totaling $26,000, with no local match required.
Vlietstra said the grant will fund a combi-tool and an air bag kit to support rescue operations. The board received the report during routine departmental updates; no further action or vote was recorded on the item at the June 1 meeting.
