FEMA Grant:  Congressman Shimkus announced Friday morning November 28th that Godfrey Fire Protection District has been awarded a grant for $41,800 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.  This is 95% of the total cost of purchasing and installing two new automatic, station generators.  Station #1 will be getting a 60kW generator and Station #2 will get a 45kW generator.  Total cost of the project = $44,000.  This grant was attained thanks to the efforts of Asst. Chief Steve Kasten and Firefighter Erik Kambarian.  Thanks to both Steve and Erik!

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company:  Firefighter Scott Haegele's wife Holly applied for a grant through her employer, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.  The Company announced a grant of $6,266.00 has been awarded to GFPD for the purchase of new Automated External Defibrillators (AED).  Thanks to Holly and Scott!  ***New pictures in the gallery!***

Illinois Public Risk Fund:  GFPD has been awarded $5,500.00 for the purchase of safety and education equipment for the department.  Exactly what will be purchased has yet to be determined.

Ameren UE:  Ameren announced a grant of $2,000.00 has been awarded to GFPD for the purchase of two new training mannequins and assorted training equipment.  This grant was awarded thanks to the efforts of Firefighter Mike Mikoff.  He contacted an Ameren representative and advised of our district's needs.  This resulted in the grant award.  Thanks Mike!

The Godfrey Fire Protection District received a new Laser Driven Fire Extinguisher Training System today.  The equipment was purchased with funds from a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant the District was awarded earlier in the year.  It will be used to train several "at risk" groups in the community.  For more information about the system see the manufacturer's website at www.bullexsafety.com