Borowicz: 24 Fire, Emergency Services Departments Awarded Funding
LOCK HAVEN – Grant funding was awarded to 24 vitally important first responder companies serving the 76th District under the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union).
The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature which is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt.
“Our first responders’ commitment to protecting our citizens is beyond admirable and I am grateful to see our local companies receive this funding,” said Borowicz. “Thank you to every first responder across the 76th District, and Commonwealth for sacrificing to protect us.”
Grants awarded within the 76th District are listed below by county:
Clinton County:
– Avis Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, $12,233.63.
– Beech Creek Blanchard Volunteer Fire Company, $15,000.
– Beech Creek Blanchard Volunteer Fire Company (EMS), $13,524.70.
– Bucktail Medical Center, $15,000.
– Castanea Volunteer Fire Company, $12,663.99.
– Chapman Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, $12,448.81.
– Citizens Hose Company No. 5, $15,246.13.
– Citizens Hose Company No. 1 Inc., $12,018.46.
– Dunnstown Fire Company, $13,739.88.
– Goodwill Hose Company No. 3, $12,448.81.
– Haneyville Volunteer Fire Company, $12,018.46.
– Lamar Township Volunteer Fire Company, $12,018.46.
– Lock Haven Emergency Medical Service, $15,000.
– Nittany Valley Volunteer Fire Company, $13,094.35.
– Renovo Fire Department, $15,000.
– Sugar Valley Community Volunteer Fire Company Inc., $12,018.46.
– Volunteer Fire Company of Mill Hall, $12,233.63.
– Wanye Township Volunteer Fire Company, $12,448.81.
– Woolrich Volunteer Fire Company 1, $12,879.17
Union County
– Mifflinburg Hose Company 1, $16,106.84.
– Union County West End Ambulance and Rescue Association, $11,600.
– Union County West End Fire Company, $13,739.88.
– William Cameron Engine Company, $14,609.59.
– William Cameron Engine Company (EMS), $15,000.
The funding for these grants comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and is supported by proceeds from slot machine gaming, not General Fund tax revenue.
