This is the third grant awarded to our Fire Company through the AFG program.  In 2006, the Fire Company was awarded a $60,800 grant for new turnout gear and Hurst Vehicle Extrication Tools. In 2007, the Fire Company was awarded $188,813 grant for the purchase of our Mobile Live Fire Training Simulator.  The total amount given to our Fire Company from the federal government through this program is $ 334,401.  I have included the press release from Senator Casey below. 

Casey Announces Over $332,000 in Fire Grants Going to Southwestern Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $332,853 to eight fire companies in southwestern Pennsylvania.

“Firefighters are our friends and neighbors and they work tirelessly to ensure our safety. It is critical that we do everything in our power to provide them with the necessary tools and resources to perform their job,” said Senator Casey.  “This money will provide valuable assistance to the fire departments of southwestern Pennsylvania.”

Federal funds are awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG) which aims to strengthen the Nation’s first responders’ ability to protect the health and safety of the public as well the responders’ themselves. The grants are available through the Operations and Safety program area of the AFG. This is the 3rd  round of AFG grants for Fiscal Year 2009.

The grants are going to fire companies in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, an area that was represented by the late Congressman John Murtha who passed away on Monday.

Fire DepartmentCityAmount

Fairfield Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 New Florence $19,333

Vintondale Volunteer Fire Company  Vintondale $46,598

Seward Volunteer Fire Co.   Seward  $13,641

Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department Pleasant Unity $64,130

Bobtown Dunkard Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. Bobtown  $39,900

Portage Volunteer Fire Company   Portage  $11,377

Saltlick Township Volunteer Fire Department Indian Head $53,086

Waynesburg-Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Co. Waynesburg $84,788