This LibGuide was created by the IFSI Library to help you navigate various grants for firefighters and fire departments. These grants are available from local, state, and federal government sources, as well as private sources. Each grant comes with its own requirements for application, as well as restrictions about what the money can be used for, so make sure to read carefully. While this list is not conclusive, we hope that it provides you with enough information to successfully receive any funding you may need!

The Illinois Fire Service Institute Library contains books, codes and standards, DVDs, CDs, periodicals, manuals, e-resources, audiobooks, and other fire emergency resources, totaling over 65,000 items. We serve all first responders in the state of Illinois. Materials can be requested in person, by phone or email, or online through our catalog. You can search our catalog by title, author, keyword, subject, or publisher, and choose the formats you want to see. Enter as few or as many search terms as you would like; the more search terms you use the fewer results you'll get, but the results will be more specific. If you live in Illinois and have a public library card, we can send materials to your public library via interlibrary loan. Anyone is also welcome to visit us in person!

Local Lending (Illinois Residents Only)