Venkat: $570,000 in grants for local first responders

Rep. Arvind Venkat    August 12, 2024 | 2:59 PM

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Aug. 12 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, announced that a total of $570,000 in state funds was awarded to two fire companies in Pennsylvania’s 30th Legislative District by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company received $350,000 for equipment needs, while Highland Volunteer Fire Department in McCandless was allotted $220,000 to upgrade their communications equipment.

“Providing these firefighters with the equipment needed to save lives and keep themselves safe is paramount,” Venkat said. “I’m proud to support our first responders as much as possible and thank them for their selfless service to our neighbors and communities every day.”

Recently, Venkat also helped Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company secure $270,000 to purchase a new water tanker truck.