ALTOONA – Several fire companies and emergency medical service providers that assist residents of the 79th Legislative District received nearly $90,000 in funding through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced.
“The funding will help these vital emergency service providers continue to answer calls for help in our community,” Schmitt said. “I cannot thank the first responders enough for what they do for our neighbors. Their work never goes unnoticed.”
Departments to receive funding are:
- Altoona Logan Township Mobile Medical Department Authority: $15,000.
- City of Altoona Fire Department: $16,322.
- Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department: $13,955.
- Lakemont Volunteer Fire Company: $15,461.
- Logan Township United Fire Department: $27,891.
“These annual grant awards support the needs of our Fire and EMS providers so they are equipped to help those who call on them in times of desperate need,” said Ward. “Our first responders play such a vital role, especially in our rural communities, and are appreciated for their dedication and hard work.”
The grant funding is used to further the mission of providing emergency services. Particularly, the funding must be used for facilities, equipment, debt reduction, training and education. In addition, career departments can use the funding for overtime costs associated with backfilling positions while firefighters are attending training.
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