Basic Operations Firefighter
🏛 OSFM
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Jul 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for Illinois-based firefighter training programs. Fire departments and training entities in Illinois may apply. The grant supports basic operations training for firefighters, covering practical and cognitive skills needed on the fireground. Training must meet safety and operational standards.
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Program description
Provides firefighters the practical and cognitive training needed to operate safely and effectively on the fireground. Administered by the OSFM via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 592-00-2183).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Completed application form (per GATA requirements)
- Detailed training curriculum and program description
- Instructor qualifications and staffing plan
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Training outcome metrics and evaluation plan
Program contact
- 👤 Ronny Wickenhauser
- 📧 Ronny.J.Wickenhauser@illinois.gov
- 📞 217-558-0577
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Fire departments and firefighter training organizations in Illinois are eligible. Check with OSFM for specific organizational requirements.
What is the award amount?
This grant provides up to $1,000,000 per award. No cost sharing is required from applicants.
What type of training does this grant support?
The grant funds basic operations training covering practical and cognitive skills firefighters need for safe, effective fireground operations.
Is there a deadline?
The deadline is July 31, 2026. Contact OSFM for specific application windows and dates.
How competitive is this funding?
With a $1,000,000 funding pool, award competitiveness depends on the number of applicants and scope of proposed training programs.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly demonstrate how your training program improves firefighter safety and operational effectiveness on the fireground.
- Include detailed curriculum showing coverage of both practical skills and cognitive knowledge required for basic operations.
- Document instructor qualifications and training delivery methods in your proposal.
- Link your program to statewide or local firefighter performance standards.
- Outline metrics to measure training outcomes and firefighter competency improvements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear connection between training content and fireground safety standards. Proposals underestimate resource needs or instructor qualifications required. Vague descriptions of training methods or outcome measurements reduce competitiveness.
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