Rep. Lipinski Announces $112,685 Federal Grant to North Palos Fire Protection District
Grant Will Help Firefighters Protect Palos Hills and Surrounding Communities

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] Today, Congressman Dan Lipinski announced that the North Palos Fire Protection District, which serves the City of Palos Hills and its surrounding communities, will be awarded $112,685 through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program (AFG).  This grants program provides needed federal funds to fire departments and emergency medical service organizations in order to improve the response capabilities of our nation's first responders and the safety of our communities.

"The firefighters of North Palos Fire Protection District heroically serve Palos Hills and neighboring communities," said Rep. Lipinski.  "And in a time of increasing demands on our first-responders, it is only right that we provide greater resources for them to do their job.  This grant of over one-hundred thousand dollars will significantly assist the North Palos Fire Protection District in further ensuring the safety and quality of life of local residents.  I am proud to announce this grant award and look forward to continuing to work to improve the resources and capabilities of the Third District's first responders."

Since entering office in 2005, Congressman Lipinski has brought back over $2.6 million in federal funding to over 20 fire departments and fire protection districts in the Third Congressional District of Illinois.  These funds are used to assist firefighters and other first responders in obtaining emergency vehicles, equipment, protective gear, training, and other resources.