North Riverside Fire Department seeks AFG grant, new ambulance cleared by inspectors and offers smoke-detector program

Jul 13, 2026

The Fire Department reported 221 calls in June, applied for a $62,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to replace its aging breathing-air compressor, said its new ambulance passed final inspection pending a state operating license, and confirmed a smoke-detector installation program for residences.

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Fire Chief McDermott presented the Fire Department report noting 221 calls in June and a mix of fire and EMS responses. The department submitted an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application requesting $62,000 to replace its 27-year-old breathing air compressor system to maintain SCBA cylinder support (SEG 082).

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