West Montgomery Times

Rep. Donna Scheuren has announced that nine fire and EMS companies in the 147th District will receive grants from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).

"This funding is fantastic news for our local fire and EMS companies," said Scheuren. "As a longtime supporter of our firefighters and EMS workers, I know how much this funding is needed, how much it helps and how much good it will do."

The grant recipients include Gilbertsville Area Community Ambulance Service ($15,000), Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue Co. ($16,322), Harleysville Emergency Medical Service ($15,000), Harleysville Community Fire Co. ($16,322), Lower Frederick Fire Co. ($28,322), New Hanover Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services ($28,322), Upper Frederick Fire Co. ($15,891), Upper Pottsgrove Township Fire Co. No. 1 ($16,322), and Upper Salford Volunteer Fire Co. ($15,246).

Eligible projects for this funding encompass construction or renovation of facilities, equipment purchase or repair, staff training, or debt reduction. The funds are sourced from slot machine gaming proceeds rather than General Fund tax revenue.

For more information about these grants or to discuss potential projects, contact Representative Donna Scheuren's office through media contact Joe Szymanski at jszymanski@pahousegop.com.