Fire, Ambulance Companies Urged to Apply for State Grants, Says Causer

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is encouraging area fire companies and ambulance services to apply for grants available through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Grants may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction. The maximum grant amount is $15,000 for fire companies and $10,000 for volunteer ambulance services. A total of $30 million will be awarded through the program, which is funded through state gaming proceeds.

Since its inception, the grant program has provided approximately $4.5 million in funding to fire and ambulance companies in the three-county area of the 67th Legislative District.

The application period will open on Sept. 7 and close on Oct. 21.

For more information, visit www.RepCauser.com.