West Central PA News

State Representative Brian Smith announced that fire and ambulance companies in Pennsylvania's 66th Legislative District will receive over $339,000 in state grants. These funds aim to support the public safety efforts of these organizations.

Smith stated, “We depend so heavily on our firefighters and emergency services workers to keep ourselves and our property safe in emergencies. But they can’t do their jobs without the proper funding. I’m glad we were able to secure these grants, and we’ll keep working to make sure our fire and ambulance companies have what they need.”

The grant program, created by the Legislature, is managed by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). Eligible projects include facility construction or renovation, equipment purchase or repair, training, or debt reduction.

All qualifying companies that apply will receive funding after filing a grant agreement with OSFC.

In Indiana County, grants were awarded as follows: Commodore Volunteer Fire Department ($14,815.77), Glen Campbell Volunteer Fire Company ($12,018.46), Marion Center Volunteer Fire Department ($12,018.46), Plumville District Volunteer Fire Department ($13,309.52), Rossiter Volunteer Fire Company ($12,018.46).

Jefferson County received funds for: Big Run Volunteer Fire Company ($13,309.52), Brockway Area Ambulance Service ($15,000), Brockway Volunteer Hose Company ($13,739.88), Brookville Volunteer Fire Company ($12,018.46), Central Fire Department ($13,524.70), Corsica Volunteer Fire Company ($12,018.46), Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company ($12,018.46), Friendship Hose Company No. 1 ($12,448.81), Jefferson County EMS ($15,000), Lindsey Fire Company ($15,246.13), McCalmont Township Volunteer Fire Company ($13,739.88), Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company ($12,233.63), Perry Township Jefferson County Volunteer Fire Company ($12,233.63), Pinecreek Township Volunteer Firemen's Association ($12,018.46). Reynoldsville Ambulance Service received $11,000; Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Company was awarded $13 524 70; Ringgold Area Volunteer Fire Company got $12018 46; Sigel Volunterr Firre Deparmtent was granted $12233 63; Summerville Volunterr Fiemens Associtation obtained$12018 4; Sykesvill Ambulnce Serivce recived$15000 nd Sykeesvil Voulntter Fie Compny obtaned$1481577