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Firefighting Grant To Assist 18 South Suburban Departments, Including Park Forest

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the Homewood Fire Department was awarded a $1.8 million federal grant that will benefit 18 south suburban fire departments. Homewood applied for the grant on behalf of the region’s joint dispatch center and was supported in its efforts by Congresswoman Robin Kelly.

The funding will assist with the purchase of portable radios and firefighter training. Made available through the Department of Homeland Security, the grant…

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