Chicago Construction News staff writer
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) last week announced the inaugural Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Program, awarding $5 million to 16 projects across the state. Funding will allow fire departments or fire protection districts to repair, upgrade, or construct new fire stations.
“This was the inaugural year of the grant program, established as part of the OSFM’s ongoing commitment to assist the Illinois Fire Service in identifying and securing funding for critical resources that might otherwise be out of reach,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele L. Pankow. “I want to thank my predecessors for their hard work and dedication in securing this funding, which now allows departments like those receiving these grants the opportunity to construct or rebuild stations—ultimately helping to keep their communities and firefighters safer.”
2025 Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant Recipients:
Alexander:
- Tamms Fire Department – $71,011
Gallatin:
- Equality Fire Department – $300,000
- Shawneetown Fire Department – $350,000
Hamilton:
- McLeansboro Fire Department – $350,000
Jackson:
- Village of Gorham Volunteer Fire Department – $350,000
Johnson:
- Buncombe Fire Department – $350,000
- Vienna Fire Department – $350,000
Marion:
- Kell Community Fire Protection District – $348,000
Mason:
- Bath Fire Protection District – $350,000
Montgomery:
- Witt Volunteer Fire Protection District – $331,000
Morgan:
- Village of Chapin Fire Department – $28,415
- Franklin Fire Protection District – $350,000
Pike:
- Spring Creek Fire Protection District – $350,000
Saline:
- Carrier Mills Fire Department – $350,000
Union:
- Ware-Wolf Lake Fire Protection District – $349,789
White:
- Norris City Fire Protection District – $71,785
Recipients were selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process that was opened to fire departments, fire protection districts, and township fire departments. The program was established to provide grants of up to $350,000 for the construction or rehabilitation of fire stations across the state.
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