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- Mt. Morris Fire Awarded 2005 Fire Act Grant -

The Mt. Morris Fire Protection District, Mt. Morris, IL has been awarded a 2005 Fire Act Grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The $65,424 dollars ($3,271 local share and $62,153 Federal share) will be used to purchase new personal protective equipment (PPE) for both firefighters and EMS workers. The PPE includes turnout coats and pants, gloves, hoods, helmets and gut belts. Also included in the grant award is a washer/extractor to help properly clean and maintain the new PPE. The new PPE will be lighter in weight yet provide more protection for the wearer through improvements in fabric technology and design. 

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