Dr. Joyce Announces Over $800,000 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards for Fire Departments
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) announced that seven firehouses across Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Franklin, and Westmoreland counties will receive the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Award. In total, the seven departments received $834,081.88 in funding.
“Our firefighters and first responders work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Dr. Joyce. “However, they are often burdened by a lack of resources that can leave our communities venerable. Through AFG grants, I’m proud to be working alongside our emergency workers to help ensure they have the equipment they need to save and protect the residents of Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District.
The following fire departments in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District recently received grants:
Biglerville Hose and Truck Co 1, Adams County:
$94,633.33 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA) and Personal Protective Gear
Saxton Area Volunteer Fire Company, Bedford County:
$85,714.28 for Personal Protective Equipment
Geeseytown Community Fire Company, Blair County:
$197,600 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA) and Personal Protective Gear
Lakemont Volunteer Fire Company, Blair County:
$16,600 for rescue equipment
Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Company, Cambria County:
$125,409.52 for portable radios and turnout gear- worn by firefighters while responding to emergencies
East Taylor Volunteer Fire Company, Cambria County:
$261,904.76 for a Mini-Pumper Quick Attack Truck
Fannett and Metal Fire and Ambulance Company, Franklin County:
$19,224.76 for EMS Training kits and rescue equipment
Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department and Relief Association, Westmoreland County:
$32,995.23 for new fire hoses
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program is designed to support both the firefighting and emergency management needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations. Learn more about the AFG Program from fema.gov here.
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