Feb. 10, 2022
HARRISBURG – Fifteen fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 138th Legislative District were awarded more than $178,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) announced today.
“These hard-working and dedicated volunteers answer the call whenever an emergency strikes in our communities, and we are grateful for their service,” said Flood. “I am pleased so many organizations in our area continue to apply for this state assistance, which helps to offset their costs at a time when fundraising has proven to be difficult.”
Following is a list of fire and EMS organizations in the 138th Legislative District that received grants and the amount of the awards:
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Bath Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Corps Inc. – $13,165.
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Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company Inc. – $15,000.
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Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company Inc. (EMS) – $8,325.
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Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.
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Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company (EMS) – $8,325.
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East Allen Township Fire Department – $10,000.
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East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps – $8,325.
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Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.
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Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company (EMS) – $8,325.
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Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $15,000.
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Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.
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Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company (EMS) – $8,325.
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Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000.
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Wind Gap Ambulance Corps Inc. – $8,325.
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Wind Gap Fire Company – $15,000.
Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training and education, recruitment and retention, or debt reduction. Funds may also be used to supplement operational expenses incurred by the lack of fundraising opportunities resulting from the pandemic.
The ongoing funding program was created by the General Assembly. All grants are generated from slot machine gaming proceeds, and not General Fund tax revenue. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency with the application process handled through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Representative Ann Flood
138th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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