Feb. 16, 2024
HARRISBURG – More than $240,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 80th District will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
Established by the Legislature, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. All funding comes from the proceeds generated by slot machine gaming.
“This is an important program that supports first responders without using tax dollars,” Gregory said. “Our first responders serve tirelessly in our communities regardless of weather conditions, time of day, or the other commitments in their lives. We owe them so much gratitude.”
Recipient companies in the 80th District include:
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Bald Eagle Volunteer Fire Co., $14,423
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Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Co., $15,979
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Claysburg Volunteer Fire Co., $14,372
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Duncansville Emergency Medical Services, $15,000
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Excelsior Fire Co. No. 1, $16,951
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Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Co., $14,617
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Friendship Fire Co. No. 1, $16,951
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Geeseytown Community Fire Co., $15,201
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Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service Inc., $15,000
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Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, $16,951
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Neptune Steam Fire Co. No. 1, $14,812
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Phoenix Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1, $14,034
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Pinecroft Volunteer Fire Co., $13,645
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Sinking Valley Volunteer Fire Co., $13,256
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Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, $14,812
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Warriors Mark Franklin Volunteer Fire Co., $14,034