Causer Announces VFD Grants
Volunteer emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded more than $330,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.
“In these challenging economic times, it is important to ensure our fire and ambulance companies have the resources they need to continue protecting the public safety,” Causer said. “I applaud the dedicated volunteers who give so much of their time in service to our communities.”
The grants were awarded to 32 fire and ambulance companies in the 67th Legislative District that Causer represents. The funding comes from an ongoing grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
This year’s program provided $25 million in grants statewide. 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.
Following is a list of local fire and ambulance companies and the amount of their grant awards:
Cameron County
Cameron County Ambulance Service Inc., Emporium – $4,916.86
Emporium Fire Department Inc., Emporium – $9,500.
Mountaineer Search and Rescue, Emporium -- $9,500.
Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department, Sinnamahoning – $19,000.
McKean County
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford – $11,181.22.
Clermont Volunteer Fire Department, Mt. Jewett – $7,497.
Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford – $9,873.43.
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department, Derrick City – $9,500.
Eldred Borough Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Eldred – $9,500.
Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Department, Eldred – $9,686.46.
Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Cyclone – $9,500.
Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, Lewis Run – $9,873.43.
Mt. Jewett Fire Department, Mt. Jewett – $9,686.46.
Otto Township Volunteer Fire Company, Duke Center – $4,916.86 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Port Allegany Fire Department-Star Hose Company No. 1, Port Allegany – $11,367.68.
Port Area Ambulance Service Inc., Port Allegany – $4,818.53.
Rew Volunteer Fire Department, Rew – $9,686.46.
Smethport Fire Department Inc. – $7,580.
Potter County
Austin Volunteer Fire Department, Austin – $4,916.86 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, Coudersport – $4,916.86.
Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, Coudersport – $9,686.46.
Gale Hose Company No. 1 Inc., Galeton – $4,916.86.
Genesee Volunteer Fire Department, Genesee – $4,916.86 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Goodyear Hose Company No. 1 Inc., Galeton -- $9,500.
Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company, Harrison Valley – $9,500.
Kettle Creek Ambulance Association, Cross Fork – $4,916.86.
Kettle Creek Hose Company No. 1, Cross Fork – $9,500.
Roulette Chemical Engine Company No. 1, Roulette – $3,832.69 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Shinglehouse Ambulance Association, Shinglehouse – $4,916.86.
Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department, Shinglehouse – $9,873.43.
Tri-Town Fire Company, Ulysses – $9,686.46.
Tri-Town Volunteer Ambulance Association, Ulysses – $4,916.86.
“In these challenging economic times, it is important to ensure our fire and ambulance companies have the resources they need to continue protecting the public safety,” Causer said. “I applaud the dedicated volunteers who give so much of their time in service to our communities.”
The grants were awarded to 32 fire and ambulance companies in the 67th Legislative District that Causer represents. The funding comes from an ongoing grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
This year’s program provided $25 million in grants statewide. 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.
Following is a list of local fire and ambulance companies and the amount of their grant awards:
Cameron County
Cameron County Ambulance Service Inc., Emporium – $4,916.86
Emporium Fire Department Inc., Emporium – $9,500.
Mountaineer Search and Rescue, Emporium -- $9,500.
Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department, Sinnamahoning – $19,000.
McKean County
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford – $11,181.22.
Clermont Volunteer Fire Department, Mt. Jewett – $7,497.
Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford – $9,873.43.
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department, Derrick City – $9,500.
Eldred Borough Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Eldred – $9,500.
Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Department, Eldred – $9,686.46.
Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Cyclone – $9,500.
Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, Lewis Run – $9,873.43.
Mt. Jewett Fire Department, Mt. Jewett – $9,686.46.
Otto Township Volunteer Fire Company, Duke Center – $4,916.86 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Port Allegany Fire Department-Star Hose Company No. 1, Port Allegany – $11,367.68.
Port Area Ambulance Service Inc., Port Allegany – $4,818.53.
Rew Volunteer Fire Department, Rew – $9,686.46.
Smethport Fire Department Inc. – $7,580.
Potter County
Austin Volunteer Fire Department, Austin – $4,916.86 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, Coudersport – $4,916.86.
Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, Coudersport – $9,686.46.
Gale Hose Company No. 1 Inc., Galeton – $4,916.86.
Genesee Volunteer Fire Department, Genesee – $4,916.86 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Goodyear Hose Company No. 1 Inc., Galeton -- $9,500.
Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company, Harrison Valley – $9,500.
Kettle Creek Ambulance Association, Cross Fork – $4,916.86.
Kettle Creek Hose Company No. 1, Cross Fork – $9,500.
Roulette Chemical Engine Company No. 1, Roulette – $3,832.69 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Shinglehouse Ambulance Association, Shinglehouse – $4,916.86.
Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department, Shinglehouse – $9,873.43.
Tri-Town Fire Company, Ulysses – $9,686.46.
Tri-Town Volunteer Ambulance Association, Ulysses – $4,916.86.
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