WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Arlen Specter (D-PA) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $532,242 to four fire companies in central Pennsylvania for vehicle acquisition and operations and safety.
“Firefighters are invaluable members of the community and they work tirelessly to ensure our safety. It is critical that we do everything in our power to provide them with the necessary tools and resources to perform their jobs,” said Senator Casey. “This money will provide valuable assistance to the fire departments of central Pennsylvania.”
“These fire prevention and safety programs will help protect the citizens of Pennsylvania and the firefighters who risk their lives every day,” Senator Specter said. “I commend the Department of Homeland Security for recognizing this priority and for its continued support of our nation’s fire services.”
Federal funds are awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG) which aims to strengthen the Nation’s first responders’ ability to protect the health and safety of the public as well the responders’ themselves. This is the 13th round of AFG grants for Fiscal Year 2009.
Fire Department, City, Purpose, Amount
Lindsey Fire Company, Punxsutawney, Vehicle Acquisition, $190,000
Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Department, Reynoldsville, Vehicle Acquisition, $237,500
Oneida Township Volunteer Fire Department, Huntingdon, Operations and Safety, $72,903
Southside Fire Company #1, Riverside, Operations and Safety, $31,839
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