“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.
Since its inception, the program has provided nearly $5.4 million in funding to fire and ambulance companies in the three-county area. Every emergency service organization that completes the application process receives funding, as long as they comply with PENNFIRS reporting requirements. 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.
Potter County
- Austin Volunteer Fire Department, Austin – $7,037.40 for EMS operations; $13,386.18 for fire company operations.
- Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association, Coudersport – $7,037.40.
- Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department, Coudersport – $13,939.07.
- Gale Hose Company No. 1 Inc., Galeton – $7,037.40.
- Genesee Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Genesee – $7,037.40 for EMS operations; $11,727.52 for fire company operations.
- Germania Fire Company, Galeton – $11,150.
- Goodyear Hose Company No. 1, Galeton – $12,096.11.
- Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company, Harrison Valley – $13,570.48.
- Kettle Creek Ambulance Association, Cross Fork – $7,037.40.
- Kettle Creek Hose Company No. 1, Cross Fork – $11,543.23.
- Roulette Chemical Engine No. 1 Inc., Roulette – $7,037.40 for EMS operations; $11,911.82 for fire company operations.
- Tri-town Fire Company, Ulysses – $13,570.48.
