Fire and emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded more than $492,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, announced Monday.
In the Bradford area, Bradford City Fire Department received $15,000 for EMS operations and $16,951.99 for fire company operations; Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), $16,951.99; Corydon Township VFD, $13,645.11; Derrick City VFD, $13,645.11; Lafayette Township VFD, $13,450.59; Lewis Run VFD, $13,061.55; and Rew VFD, $13,450.59.
Since its inception, the program has provided more than $8.7 million in funding to fire and ambulance companies in the three-county area. 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.
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 (OSFC). All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not General Fund tax revenue.
“With fire and EMS companies struggling to keep their doors open, these grants go a long way toward helping to meet their financial needs,” Causer said. “We owe a great debt of gratitude to the men and women who work so hard to protect our communities, and I am pleased we can continue to support them with this valuable funding.”
Following is a list of additional local fire and ambulance companies in McKean, Potter and Cameron counties, and the amount of their grant awards. All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OFSC to receive their grants.
McKean County
Potter County
Cameron County
