Local Volunteer Fire Departments, Emergency Responders Get Grant Money

Volunteer fire and emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded more than $316,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today.

“We are so fortunate in our region to have dedicated volunteers who are willing to serve our communities,” Causer said. “These state grants will help support them in their mission of protecting the public.”

The grants were awarded to 37 fire and ambulance companies in the three-county area. The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not general fund tax revenue.

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:

McKean County

Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford – $12,297.83.
Corydon Township Volunteer Fire Department, Bradford – $9,500.
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department, Derrick City – $9,500.
Eldred Borough Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Eldred – $5,679.61 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Department, Eldred – $9,779.32.
Hamlin Township Volunteer Fire Department, Hazel Hurst – $9,752.61.
Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Cyclone – $9,779.32.
Kane Volunteer Fire Department, Kane – $9,525.18.
Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department, Lewis Run – $9,779.32.
Lewis Run Volunteer Fire Department, Lewis Run – $10,339.50.
Mount Jewett Area Ambulance Association, Mount Jewett -- $5,679.61.
Mount Jewett Fire Department, Mount Jewett – $9,779.32.
Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department, Duke Center – $5,679.61 for EMS operations; $9,779.32 for fire company operations.
Port Allegany Fire Department-Star Hose Company No. 1, Port Allegany – $12,297.83.
Port Area Ambulance Service Inc., Port Allegany – $5,679.61.
Rew Volunteer Fire Department, Rew – $9,754.14.

Cameron County

Cameron County Ambulance Service Inc., Emporium – $5,679.61.
Emporium Fire Department Inc., Emporium – $9,500.
Mountaineer Search and Rescue, Emporium – $9,500.
Sinnamahoning Volunteer Fire Department, Sinnamahoning – $15,000.

Potter County

Austin Volunteer Fire Department, Austin – $5,679.61 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, Coudersport – $5,679.61.
Gale Hose Company No. 1 Inc., Galeton – $5,679.61.
Genesee Volunteer Fire Department, Genesee – $5,679.61 for EMS operations; $9,779.32 for fire company operations.
Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company, Harrison Valley – $9,779.32.
Kettle Creek Ambulance Association, Cross Fork – $4,678.29.
Kettle Creek Hose Company No. 1, Cross Fork – $9,500.
Roulette Chemical Engine Company No. 1, Roulette – $5,679.61 for EMS operations; $9,500 for fire company operations.
Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department, Shinglehouse – $5,679.61 for EMS operations; $10,059.41.
Tri-Town Fire Company, Ulysses – $10,339.50.
Tri-Town Volunteer Ambulance Association, Ulysses – $5,679.61

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