State Rep. Robert Mercuri | Pennsylvania 28th Legislative District
State Rep. Robert Mercuri | Pennsylvania 28th Legislative District
February 13, 2024 - Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) has announced that 12 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 28th Legislative District will collectively receive nearly $170,000 in state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program. The grants were announced by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), as part of an ongoing funding program created by the General Assembly.
Mercuri expressed his gratitude to the first responders in the community, stating, "Our communities' first responders go above and beyond to risk their lives and sacrifice their time protecting our people. We owe them a debt of gratitude for always helping those in need. Thank you to all of the first responders, from our firefighters and paramedics to other emergency professionals around our area."
The local fire and EMS companies in the 28th District that will benefit from these grants include Richland EMS, West Deer EMS, West Deer Volunteer Fire Co. #3, West Deer Volunteer Fire Co. #2, West Deer Volunteer Fire Department #1, Wexford Volunteer Fire Company, Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department 1, North Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department, McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority, Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Bradford Woods Volunteer Fire Co and Relief Association, and Shaler Hampton EMS.
The funding breakdown for each company is as follows:
- Richland EMS - $15,000
- West Deer EMS - $15,000
- West Deer Volunteer Fire Co. #3 - $16,952
- West Deer Volunteer Fire Co. #2 - $15,000
- West Deer Volunteer Fire Department #1 - $13,256
- Wexford Volunteer Fire Company - $16,952
- Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department 1 - $13,839.63
- North Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department - $15,979.38
- McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority - $15,000
- Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1 - $15,006.77
- Bradford Woods Volunteer Fire Co and Relief Association - $13,601.55
- Shaler Hampton EMS - $15,000
The OSFC manages financial assistance programs for the state's fire, ambulance, and rescue organizations, with the aim of improving and enhancing their abilities to provide firefighting, ambulance, and rescue services. In order to receive their grants and maintain eligibility for the program, fire and ambulance companies must submit their paperwork to the OSFC by July 1.
This funding is crucial in supporting the dedicated men and women who risk their lives to protect the community. Representative Rob Mercuri from the 28th Legislative District understands the importance of these grants and commends the funding provided to the fire and EMS companies. This investment will undoubtedly strengthen their capabilities and ensure the safety and well-being of the residents they serve.
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