The Clinton Fire Department has received a grant through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. 

Fire Department Captain Brandon Robinson at the Monday night Clinton City Council meeting indicates the grant allows them to purchase equipment that would aid in any incidents involving the Clinton Nuclear Power Station. 

According to Robinson, the bid they received was a little higher than they anticipated however, he believes while there are important pieces to the quote, they can afford the overage.

Robinson credits the recently passed Tom Conaty (con-uh-dee) from the Kenney Fire Department whom Robinson says was a great help in getting the grant written. 

According to Public Safety Commissioner Dan Ballenger, the grant money has already been awarded and City Council approval was needed to move forward with the purchases. 

Ballenger indicates another engine in the Department's fleet has been outfitted with LED lighting. That was paid for by the Fire Protection District. 

The Council approved the purchase of three tablets and hardware through JANO Technologies, Inc. for just over $5400.