Hatfield Vol. Fire Co. Photo by James Short.
Eligible projects include facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training and certification, and education and public outreach
Several local fire departments and emergency medical service providers have been awarded a total of $121,791 in grants from Pennsylvania’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, state Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, announced Tuesday.
"Our fire and EMS companies work tirelessly to keep our residents safe, which is why I work hard in Harrisburg to make sure that state grant dollars like this flow back into our communities where they can make a difference,” Malagari said. “These grants represent a significant investment in the resources necessary to ensure the safety and security of our community.”
The following organizations have been awarded grants:
The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner and is available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads.
Eligible projects include facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training and certification, education and public outreach, and recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, fire companies were permitted to apply for construction savings accounts for the purposes of new facility construction.
