Grants Received
Grants Purchases 2026
Grants Purchases 2026
Sheridan Fire was recently awarded a grant from the Department of Natural Resources to enhance the Firefighting capabilities of the department. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry administers the USDA Forest Service’s VFA funds. The funds are for rural and small fire departments. The funds can only be used for fire projects, EMS, HazMat or crash rescue are not eligible. The funds are awarded based on competitive applications.
Earlier in the year, Sheridan announced that we have purchased a new front line engine (pumper) that should be delivered between March and May of 2026. With that comes the need to properly equip the truck. We have been actively pursuing grant opportunities to be sure to provide the best possible service to our community for the least impact on the taxpayers of the district. With this grant, we have purchased a new 4 gas monitor, Foam applicator and nozzle, 800 Feet of 1” forestry hose, 500 Feet of 2” structural hose, 200 Feet of 2.5” structural hose, 4 nozzles and battery operated portable scene lighting.
Sheridan Fire Department continues every day to provide for today, while looking forward to the future, to bring you the very best service we possibly can.
Grants received in 2025:
- OSFM Small Equipment Grant of $10,747.00 purchased a Rescue saw, thermal imaging camera, safety vests, sledgehammers, axes and flashlights
- Also purchased were windshield cutter, grant was for $2,970.00.
Grants received in 2023:
- IPRF $2773 in January 2023
- LaSalle County American Rescue Funds–LUCAS Device
- CARES Grant–Payroll—$65,000.00
- Dept of Natural Resources Grant—$8940.00 Radios, Brooms, Swatters, rakes
- Compeer Financial—$4000.00 new Portable Floating Pump
- OSFM Fire Truck Revolving Loan–$350,000.00 new or used pumper
Grants received in 2022:
- Safety Grant from Illinois Public Risk Fund in the amount of $2,700.00 to be used towards the purchase of Training Manikins.
Grants received in 2021:
- Illinois Public Risk Fund Safety Grant–$2642.00 –Purchased 5 SEEK Thermal Imaging Cameras
- Office of the State Fire Marshall, Small Equipment Grant in the amount of $26,000
Grants received in 2020:
- Compeer Financial $3000.00 COVID Supplies
- Illinois Public Risk Fund Safety Grant—$1,882.00—Target Solutions Training Program
- Department of Natural Resources—$10,000.00—towards purchase of 12 new SCBA Units
Grants received in 2015:
- Wireless head set with portable radio capability purchased through the IPRF Safety Grant
Grants received in 2014:
The following tools were purchased:
- 4 Gas meters
- Battering Ram
- K Tool Lock Entry Set
- Duck Bill Lock Breaker
- A Tool Officers Kit
Grants received in 2012:
$700.00 from Illinois Public Risk Fund for a safety grant used for a water rescue device.
$700.00 from Illinois Public Risk Fund from a Helping Hands grant used towards two new ambulance cots.
Grants received in 2011:
$8,720.00 from the Department of Natural Resources used for a Gear Washer Extractor, Gear/Hose Dryer, and 5 Mobile Gear Racks.
Address
405 N. Bushnell Street
P.O. Bo 508 (mailing address)
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2296 Non-emergency
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(815) 496-3401 Fax