Money flows to Potter County responders

Fire and emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded nearly $410,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced today. “As our emergency response organizations continue to struggle financially, these grants are sure to be put to good use,” Causer said. “As always, I am grateful for the men and women who work so hard to protect our communities and am pleased we can continue to support them with this valuable funding.” The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not general fund tax revenue.

Potter County

Austin Volunteer Fire Department, Austin – $7,448.21 for EMS operations; $14,417.24 for fire company operations.

- Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, Coudersport – $7,291.01.

- Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, Coudersport – $15,000.

- Gale Hose Company No. 1 Inc., Galeton – $7,448.21 for EMS operations.

- Genesee Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Genesee – $7,448.21 for EMS operations; $12,101.36 for fire company operations.

- Germania Fire Company, Galeton – $11,844.04.

- Goodyear Hose Company No. 1, Galeton – $12,101.36.

- Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company, Harrison Valley – $14,159.92.

- Kettle Creek Ambulance Association, Cross Fork – $7,448.21.

Kettle Creek Hose Company No. 1, Cross Fork – $11,844.04.

- Roulette Chemical Engine No. 1 Inc., Roulette – $7,448.21 for EMS operations; $12,101.36 for fire company operations.

- Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department, Shinglehouse – $12,101.36 for fire company operations.

- Tri-town Fire Company, Ulysses – $14,931.88