M.A.B.A.S. 54

M.A.B.A.S. 54 . Louis, Missouri and 120 miles west of Indianapolis, Indiana. MABAS 54 is comprised of 25 response agencies, many of which are totally volunteer departments.

MABAS Division 54 is in southern Illinois, covering all or portions of Effingham, Jasper, Fayette, Shelby, Cumberland and Richland Counties situated less than 100 miles east of St. The Division area is predominately rural with developing urban areas experiencing commercial and industrial growth. Interstate 57 and Interstate 70 run through the entire service area along with several rail systems inc

luding AMTRAK. These departments are committed to providing quality service to citizens over a combined area of 1,806 square miles. In addition, dedicated personnel from these agencies have joined forces to provide the region with the specialized services of the MABAS 54 Haz Mat Team. Our Division is 1 of the 67 Divisions in the State. MABAS-IL includes approximately 35,000 of Illinois' 40,000 firefighters (volunteer, paid-on-call, part-time, full-time) who staff emergency response units including more than 1,500 fire stations, 2,495 engine companies, 469 ladder trucks, 1,100 ambulances (mostly paramedic capable), 297 heavy rescue squads, and 788 water tenders. Fire/EMS reserve (back-up) units account for more than 1,000 additional emergency vehicles. There are 42 Hazardous Materials Teams, 26 Underwater Rescue/Recovery Teams, 41 Technical Rescue Teams across the state and a state sponsored urban search and rescue team

05/20/2026

The FY 2025 AFG, SAFER, and FP&S grant application periods open tomorrow, with applications due by June 22.

These federal funding opportunities can help departments strengthen operations, improve safety, and better serve their communities.

🚒 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
Supports departments with funding for PPE, turnout gear, SCBA, equipment, apparatus, training, and wellness initiatives.

👨‍🚒 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Helps departments increase or maintain staffing levels and supports volunteer recruitment and retention activities.

🔥 Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S)
Supports fire prevention and education efforts, community risk reduction programs, and firefighter safety research initiatives.

Find more information and learn how to apply here: https://buff.ly/PAttGFl

Need help preparing your application? Check out the NVFC Virtual Classroom for grant-related training and resources: https://buff.ly/cfXtGyB

05/04/2026

🚒❤️ Today we recognize the brave men and women who answer the call no matter the hour, no matter the risk.

On International Firefighters’ Day, we thank every firefighter across Illinois and throughout the nation for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. From protecting lives and property to educating communities and responding in times of crisis, your commitment does not go unnoticed.

Your service makes our communities safer and stronger every single day.

Thank you for all that you do. 🇺🇸🔥

05/02/2026

Saturday June 6th Farina Fire Department Golf Scramble. Call Heather Day at Colonial GC Sandoval to sign up.

01/01/2026

Strong response starts with strong readiness.

As we move toward 2026, MABAS is focused on Building Ready Response Capability across Illinois—especially in the rural and small-town communities that depend on volunteer and combination fire departments.

Readiness is built at every level:
🚒 Individual training and skills
🤝 Team coordination and specialty capabilities
🎖️ Leadership across Fire and EMA
🌐 Regional cooperation through mutual aid

When departments train together and plan together, they respond together—no matter the size of the incident.

What does readiness look like in your department or region right now?

Don't forget to go to the MABAS-IL.org website to register for the MABAS Training Summit, February 16-20, 2026 in Bloomington-Normal.

11/25/2025

🚨 Reminder 🚨
The application deadline for the Small Equipment Grant is approaching quickly on December 5th!

Need help? Visit sfm.illinois.gov for step-by-step “how-to” videos on completing the application and answers to common questions.

Don’t wait apply today!

10/28/2025

🚨Small Equipment Grant Office Hours🚨

Join the OSFM for Open Office Hours....we will have staff on hand to help answer questions about your application for this years grant.

📆Saturday, November 1 at 4 PM
📆Monday, November 3 at 2 PM

Visit our website at sfm.illinois.gov and check your FDMail for log-in information.

10/19/2025
10/15/2025

⚠️FY 26 Small Equipment Grant Application Common Mistakes⚠️

Applicants should ensure that when providing justification for their grant request when submitting budget information that they include the information in the description box NOT the Narrative box.

If you have questions....please reach out to the OSFM and visit our "How To Guides" on our website.

09/16/2025

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