Rossi Announces Grants to First Responders in the 59th District
HARRISBURG - Fire and emergency response organizations in the 59th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $320,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) announced today.
The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not General Fund tax revenue.
“First responders not only risk their lives, but they also sacrifice much of their time to protect our communities,” said Rossi. “We thank all our first responders, from our firefighters, paramedics and other emergency and rescue professionals. An investment in our first responders is an investment that benefits everyone.”
Grants awarded within the 59th District are:
• Bolivar Volunteer Fire Company - $14,229.
• Crabtree Volunteer Fire Department - $13,840.
• Darlington Volunteer Fire Department - $13,840.
• Derry Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 of Bradenville - $14,423.
• Dryridge Volunteer Fire Department - $13,645.
• Fairfield Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $14,618.
• Latrobe Free Service Fire Unit No. 6 - $13,062.
• Latrobe Freewill Volunteer Hose Company No. 3 and 4 - $10,450.
• Latrobe Good Friends Hose Company No. 5 - $13,062.
• Latrobe Good Will Hose Company No. 1 - $4,226.
• Latrobe Hook and Ladder Company No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department - $13,451.
• Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 - $13,256.
• Ligonier Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 of Ligonier - $14,618.
• Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department - $16,952.
• Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 of Kecksburg (EMS) - $10,000.
• Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 of Kecksburg - $13,645.
• Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 - $13,451.
• New Florence Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 - $12,891.
• Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department - $14,812.
• Latrobe Rough Terrain Support Unit - $14,265.
• Norvelt Westmoreland Homesteads Volunteer Fire Department - $14,034.
• Wilpen Fire Company of Ligonier Township - $13,062.
• Youngstown-Whitney Volunteer Fire Department - $29,952.
Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training or reduction of existing debt.
All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OFSC by July 1 to receive their grants.
Representative Leslie Rossi
59th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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