South suburban fire departments, including Calumet City and Homewood, will share in federal grants totaling more than $1.2 million, according to U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson.
This is the third round of grants awarded to south suburban fire departments. This latest round brings a total of $3.2 million in federal funds to 19 south suburban fire departments, according to Kelly’s office.
The grants are part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
A $565,000 grant awarded to Calumet City’s fire department will pay for hiring additional firefighters, as will a grant of $537,000 to the Homewood Fire Department, according to Kelly’s office.