State Rep. Brian Smith | Pennsylvania 66th Legislative District
State Rep. Brian Smith | Pennsylvania 66th Legislative District
State Representative Brian Smith announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 66th Legislative District will collectively receive $320,214 in state grants to support their public safety mission. Smith emphasized the importance of this funding for volunteer and nonprofit organizations in offsetting their operating costs and allowing them to continue serving their communities.
"Our EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters are ready at a moment's notice to keep Jefferson and Indiana counties safe," said Smith. "But many of these departments rely on the support of grants like these. This funding is crucial in ensuring their ability to provide essential services to our communities."
The funding for these grants is part of an ongoing grant program established by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). It is important to note that the funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, rather than General Fund tax revenue.
The grants awarded to the fire and ambulance companies in the 66th District will be used for various projects and purposes, including the construction or renovation of facilities, equipment purchase or repair, training, and debt reduction. All companies that meet the requirements outlined by the OSFC are eligible to apply for funding and receive grants.
Representative Smith provided a breakdown of the grants awarded to each company in the 66th District:
- Big Run Volunteer Fire Company: $14,228.68.
- Brockway Volunteer Fire Hose Company: $14,617.72.
- Brookville Volunteer Fire Company: $13,061.55.
- Central Fire Department: $14,228.68.
- Commodore Volunteer Fire Department: $15,201.29.
- Corsica Volunteer Fire Company: $13,061.55.
- Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company: $13,256.07.
- Glen Campbell Volunteer Fire Department: $13,061.55.
- Jefferson County EMS: $15,000.
- Lindsey Fire Company: $15,979.38.
- Marion Center Volunteer Fire Department: $13,645.11.
- McCalmont Township Volunteer Fire Company: $14,617.72.
- Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company: $13,256.07.
- Perry Township Jefferson County Volunteer Fire Company: $13,450.59.
- Pinecreek Township Fireman's Association: $13,601.55.
- Plumville District Volunteer Fire Department: $14,228.68.
- Reynoldsville Ambulance Service: $11,326.
- Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Company: $14,423.20.
- Ringgold Area Volunteer Fire Company: $13,061.55.
- Sigel Volunteer Fire Department: $13,256.07.
- Summerville Volunteer Firemen's Association: $13,061.55.
- Sykesville Ambulance Service: $15,000.
- Sykesville Volunteer Fire Company Inc.: $15,590.33.
These grants will undoubtedly provide the necessary support for these organizations to continue their critical work in ensuring public safety. Representative Smith expressed his gratitude to all the fire and ambulance companies in the 66th District for their dedication and service to the community.
For media inquiries, please contact Jake Gillespie at 717.772.9834 or visit RepSmith.com/Facebook.com/RepBrianSmith.
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