Local fire, medical units receive grants
HARRISBURG – Fire departments and ambulance associations in Blair County have been awarded more than $270,000 to tackle capital projects, train personnel and reduce debt, Reps. Lou Schmitt, R-Altoona, and Jim Gregory, R-Hollidaysburg, have announced.
The grant funding from slot-machine proceeds is administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner. No tax dollars are used.
The 2018-19 grants can be used for construction or renovation of a station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction.
Gregory and Schmitt said companies need to file paperwork by the end of May to receive grants and retain eligibility through the Office of State Fire Commissioner.
The following Blair County fire and EMS companies in the 80th District received grants:
— Bald Eagle Volunteer Fire Company — $12,667.
— Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Fire Company — $13,986.
— Blue Knob Volunteer Fire Company Inc. — $14,811.
— City of Altoona Fire Department — $14,811.
— Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company — $14,811.
— Duncansville Emergency Medical Services Inc. — $7,155.
— Excelsior Fire Company No. 1 — $14,811.
— Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company — $12,832.
— Friendship Fire Company No. 1 Inc. — $13,986.
— Geeseytown Community Fire Company — $13,162.
— Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service Inc. — $7,155.
— Lakemont Volunteer Fire Company — $14,481.
— Logan Township United Fire Department — $26,311.
— Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $14,811.
— Neptune Steam Fire Company No. 1 — $13,986.
— Newburg Fire Association — $13,656.
— Phoenix Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 — $12,337.
— Pinecroft Volunteer Fire Company — $12,007.
— Sinking Valley Volunteer Fire Company — $12,007.
— Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $13,326.
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