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The Oswego Fire Protection District will be purchasing clothes for their mascot "Pumper the Fire Pup" whose purpose is to educate the public in relation to community fire protection and prevention thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water. The Illinois American Water Firefighter Grant Program provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas. The program awards grants to provide personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting tools, water handling equipment, training materials and classroom programs. The grant winners were announced in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 – 12 to raise awareness about the importance of fire prevention and emergency planning. (Left to Right) Natalee Cedillo, Municipal Advocate, Illinois American Water; John Cornish, Assistant Fire Chief; and Tom Harrell, Illinois American Water. (Photo provided)