Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District receives $2,000 Grant from Ameren Illinois
Funds will help improve community and first responder safety


 

[August 25, 2020] 

Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District received a $2,000 grant from Ameren Illinois to purchase a new gas detector to replace aging equipment providing safety to the community.

"Throughout the year we are dispatched to check on carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in residences in our district," said Chris Buse, Fire Chief, Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District. "Along with private citizens' calls, CO level checks are crucial to keep our personnel safe inside of dangerous environments they must enter. The new detector will help us provide the best service we can for the citizens of our fire district."

The grant funds were made available through the Ameren Cares program, which connects Ameren Illinois with the communities it serves through charitable giving and volunteering. Andrea Parker, Region Director of Gas Services for Ameren Illinois, said a key focus of this program is to partner with community organizations like the Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District to improve the quality of life in Ameren Illinois’ service territory.

“The importance of safety of residents and first responders is paramount,” said Parker. "We are glad to support the Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District with the purchase of this life saving equipment."

About Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District

Lincoln Rural Fire which formed in 1949 is located in Central Illinois between Springfield and Bloomington. Lincoln Rural covers approximately 140 square miles within Logan County, this includes the villages of Broadwell and Lawndale. Also, included in the response area are 2 Interstate Highways (I-55 & I-155) and 3 State highways (Rte 10, Rte 66, & Rte 121). Lincoln Rural has 30 members which are made up of 6 career and 24 volunteers. Lincoln Rural serves the community with 2 Rescue-Pumpers, 1 Quint, 1 Tender, 1 Brush Truck, and 2 support vehicles. Lincoln Rural is an active member of Logan County Fire Protection Association and MABAS-Illinois Division 51. Lincoln Rural currently houses MABAS Division 51’s Polaris UTV, Light Tower / Generator, and IMAT Trailer. We also house the county's water rescue/dive team response vehicle and supply some of the personnel that operate it.

[Chris Buse
Fire Chief
Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District]