The Peoria Fire Department has received a $2,500 grant from Ameren Illinois to offset the cost of purchasing new safety gear and equipment.
The funds will help equip new firefighters with a pair of steel-toed boots, fire resistant pants, fire resistant coat, leather firefighting gloves, a helmet, and a self-contained breathing apparatus, the City of Peoria said in a news release. The grant funds come from the Ameren Cares program.
The City says the Peoria Fire Department has had twelve firefighters retire in recent years. The new gear will be supplied to the new recruits filling those positions.
The City says in a news release that representatives from Ameren will present the grant on Monday, May 2 at Central Fire Station.