Rep. Scott Conklin February 20, 2025 | 9:55 AM
STATE COLLEGE, Feb. 20 – New resources are coming to fire and EMS companies in the 77th Legislative District thanks to $115,202 in new grant funding, state Rep. Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, announced today.
“Our firefighters and EMS workers answer the call 24/7, even as their companies face constant challenges from tight budgets, equipment and facility needs and recruitment and retention issues,” Conklin said. “The new funding will help defray some of those expenses to help these frontline heroes continue their lifesaving work.”
Conklin said the grants include:
The funding was awarded through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, which is administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner and is available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. Eligible projects include facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training and certification, education and public outreach, and recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, fire companies were permitted to apply for construction savings accounts for the purposes of new facility construction.
A full list of funding awarded statewide is available here.
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