Lucas Announces More Than $300,000 in Fire and Ambulance Grants
Lucas Announces More Than $300,000 in Fire and Ambulance Grants
Rep. Greg Lucas (R-Erie/Crawford) today announced more than $300,000 in state grants will be provided to local fire departments and ambulance services in the 5th Legislative District covering parts of Erie and Crawford counties.
“Fire departments and ambulance service companies provide vital services for our communities,” Lucas said. “The men and women who serve in these capacities save lives and protect local neighborhoods. They answer the call when residents are in need. This funding will help them to fulfill their important mission.”
Funding for the grant program is garnered through state gaming proceeds. Last session, the General Assembly voted to extend and expand the program so that more companies throughout Pennsylvania will benefit from the successful initiative. The grant program is administered by the Pennsylvania Office of Fire Commissioner within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).
The grant funding now provides up to $30 million each year to assist with construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reducing existing debt.
Erie County fire and ambulance companies in the 5th District receiving grants include:
A. F. Dobler Hose and Ladder Company, $9,500 (firefighter grant).
A. F. Dobler Hose and Ladder Company, $2,500 (ambulance grant).
Albion Volunteer Fire Department, $10,878 (firefighter grant).
Albion Volunteer Fire Department, $9,880 (ambulance grant).
Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department, $15,000 (firefighter grant).
Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department, $10,000 (ambulance grant).
Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, $15,000 (firefighter grant).
Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, $9,998 (ambulance grant).
Fairview Fire Department, $15,000 (firefighter grant).
Fairview Fire Department, $10,000 (ambulance grant).
Lake City Fire Company, $15,000 (firefighter grant).
Lake City Fire Company, $10,000 (ambulance grant).
Platea Volunteer Fire Company Inc., $15,000 (firefighter grant).
Platea Volunteer Fire Company Inc., $10,000 (ambulance grant).
Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, $15,000 (firefighter grant).
Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, $10,000 (ambulance grant).
West County Paramedic Association, $10,000.
Crawford County fire and ambulance companies within the 5th District receiving grants include:
Conneaut Lake Area Ambulance, $10,000.
Conneaut Lake Park Volunteer Fire Department, $15,000.
Conneaut Lake Volunteer Fire Department, $15,000.
Fellows Club Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service, $15,000 (firefighter grant)
Fellows Club Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service, $10,000 (ambulance grant)
Linesville Volunteer Fire Department Inc., $10,000.
Springboro Volunteer Fire Department, $13,300.
Summit Township Volunteer Fire Department, $15,000 (firefighter grant).
Summit Township Volunteer Fire Department, $10,000 (ambulance grant).
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