Gabler, Sankey Announce State Grants for Fire and Ambulance Companies

CLEARFIELD – Fire and ambulance organizations from throughout the 73^rd and 75^th Legislative districts are among the recipients of funding derived from the 2014-15 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Ambulance Service Grant Program, according to State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Cambria/Clearfield).

“The 75^th District has a great history when it comes to emergency responders,” Gabler said. “We owe the men and women who work for these groups a debt of gratitude for the services they provide.”

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 grants are generated from slot machine gaming proceeds, and not general fund tax revenue.

“These volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and in many cases also holding down full-time jobs,” added Sankey. “They are often called from their families during important occasions. We need to also thank and keep in mind the parents, spouses and children of our emergency responders who also sacrifice for the good of all of us.”

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.

The following is a list of local fire and ambulance companies and the amount of their grant awards:

Cambria County

• Hastings Area Ambulance Association – $7,444.80.
• Hastings Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $14,284.70.
• Hope Fire Company – $12,899.64.
• Nanty Glo Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $12,068.60.
• Nicktown Fire Company – $11,514.58.
• Spangler Fire Company – $14,284.70.
• Veterans Memorial Ambulance – $7,444.80.

Clearfield County

• Adrian Sandy Fire Company No. 3 – $12,068.60.
• B.J.W. Volunteer Fire Company – $12,068.60.
• Bennetts Valley Ambulance – $7,444.80.
• Chester Hill Hose Company – $11,791.59.
• Columbia Volunteer Fire Company – $12,622.62.
• Community Volunteer Fire Department (Mahaffey) – $11,514.58.
• Fourth Ward Hose Company – $14,007.69.
• Friendship Hose Company No. 2 – $12,345.61.
• Glen Hope Volunteer Fire Company – $11,514.58.
• Glendale Volunteer Fire Department Engine Company No. 1 – $12,068.60.
• Goodwill Hose Company No. 5 – $13,176.65.
• Goshen Township Volunteer Fire Company – $11,791.59.
• Grampian Penn Bloom Volunteer Fire Company – $11,100.
• Grassflat Fire Company – $12,345.61.
• Houtzdale Fire Company No. 1 – $11,514.58.
• Houtzdale Ramey EMS – $7,444.80.
• Hyde Volunteer Fire Company – $12,899.64.
• Irvona Volunteer Ambulance Company – $7,444.80.
• Karthaus Ambulance Service – $7,444.80.
• Karthaus Volunteer Fire Department – $12,068.60.
• Lawrence Township Fire Company No. 1 – $14,284.70.
• Lawrence Township Fire Company No. 3 – $11,514.58.
• Madera Volunteer Ambulance Service – $7,444.80.
• Madera Volunteer Fire Company – $13,176.65.
• Mahaffey Community Ambulance Service – $7,444.80.
• Morris Township Volunteer Fire Company – $14,284.70.
• Oklahoma Civilian Defense Fire Company – $13,730.67.
• Penfield Volunteer Fire Department – $12,345.61.
• Ramey Fire Engine Company No. 1 – $11,514.58.
• Rescue Hose and Ladder Company – $14,284.70.
• Rescue Hose and Ladder Company (EMS) – $7,444.80.
• Sabula Fire Company Sandy Township No. 4 – $11,514.58.
• Sandy Hose Company No. 1 – $13,176.65.
• Treasure Lake Volunteer Fire Company – $11,791.59.
• Union Township Civilian Defense Fire Company – $11,514.58.
• Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 – $11,791.59.
• Westover Volunteer Fire Company – $11,514.58.
• Winburne Volunteer Fire Company – $13,453.66

Elk County

• Crystal Fire Department -$14,284.70.
• Elkland Search and Rescue – $11,514.58.
• Fox Township Ambulance Association – $7,444.80.
• Fox Township Volunteer Fire Department – $13,176.65.
• Horton Township Volunteer Fire Department – $11,514.58.
• Jay Township Volunteer Fire Company – $11,791.59.
• Johnsonburg Fire Department – $12,345.61.
• Ridgway Ambulance Corps – $7,444.80.
• Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department – $11,791.59.
• Wilcox Volunteer Fire Department (EMS) – $7,444.80.
• Wilcox Volunteer Fire Department – $11,514.58.

A total of $30 million in funding was awarded to 2,475 fire and ambulance organizations statewide.

Questions about this or any legislative issue should contact Gabler at www.RepGabler.com or Sankey at www.RepSankey.com.