The Evanston Fire Explorer program received a $5,300 grant this week from the Evanston Police and Fire Foundation to purchase safety equipment.
The program helps young adults between 14 and 20 to become familiar with career opportunities in the fire service.
The program director, Evanston firefighter/paramedic Megan Kamarchevakul, said the funds “will allow the students to fully participate in realistic fire scenarios such as auto extrication and forcible entry.”
