Crawford Times

Rep. Brad Roae has announced that 28 fire and emergency medical services companies in the 6th Legislative District have received grants totaling over $382,000. The funding comes from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grant program.

“While not large amounts, this grant program provides important funding for smaller needs of our fire and ambulance companies,” said Roae. “Even one less fundraiser allows for more time devoted to protecting our community. I strongly supported the legislation that bolstered this program and remain committed to helping our emergency responders.”

The grant initiative began in 2000 and is available to both volunteer and career fire companies, as well as emergency medical services and rescue squads throughout Pennsylvania. The grants can be used for various purposes including construction or repair of facilities, equipment purchase or repair, debt reduction, and training. Recipients must file their grant agreements with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to receive funds.

Fire and EMS organizations in Crawford County received various amounts: City of Meadville Fire Department was awarded $15,461; City of Meadville EMS received $15,000; Cochranton Volunteer Fire Department got $13,955; Conneaut Lake Area Ambulance obtained $15,000; East Mead Volunteer Fire Co. 1 Relief Association received $13,094; Fallowfield Fire and Rescue Company was granted $13,525 along with its ambulance service receiving $15,000; Fellows Club Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $12,234 while its ambulance service also got $15,000; Greenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue received two grants totaling $28,094 for its operations; Hayfield Central Hose Company No. 1 was given $12,234; Linesville Volunteer Fire Department obtained a total of $27,352 for both its fire department and EMS services; North Shenango Volunteer Fire Department secured a grant of $13,094; Springboro Volunteer Fire Department along with its EMS were awarded a combined amount of $27,018; Summit Township's volunteer departments together gained a total sum of approximately $24 thousand dollars across different allocations - Vernon Central Hose company took home an additional prize money worth nearly thirteen grand too!

In Erie County: Cranesville’s local volunteers acquired around thirty grand between them – split equally among their firefighting & paramedic teams alike! Springfield shared similar fortunes by splitting up theirs amongst respective departments accordingly whilst West County Paramedic Association alone bagged fifteen big ones on behalf all involved parties therein...

For further information or inquiries about these awards please contact Tracy Polovick at tpolovick@pahousegop.com or call 717-260-6358.