Jan. 26, 2018

HARRISBURG – Twenty-three fire and emergency medical service companies serving the 57th Legislative District have been awarded more than $278,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants, said Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield).

“We owe a debt of gratitude to our emergency responders for their immeasurable service in keeping our communities safe no matter what time of day or weather condition,” Nelson said. “This is the least the state can do to help ensure this essential emergency coverage continues. I am pleased to see this money returning to our area in a way that benefits and helps to protect every person in the 57th Legislative District.”

The grant money comes from state gaming proceeds as required under state law. Funding can be used to build, repair or renovate a fire company or ambulance service’s primary structure; purchase or repair firefighting, ambulance or rescue equipment; participate in training seminars and workshops; or pay down the organization’s debt. To receive a grant award, an organization must first apply.

Fire and emergency medical services companies that serve the 57th District were awarded the following amounts:

  • Carbon Volunteer Fire Department – $11,500.
  • Delmont Volunteer Fire Department – $11,543.23.
  • Ft. Allen Volunteer Fire Department – $12.833.30.
  • Grapeville Volunteer Fire Department – $11,911.82.
  • Greensburg Hose Company No. 1 – $12,464.70.
  • Greensburg Hose Company No. 2 – $12,649.
  • Greensburg Hose Company No. 6 – $12,096.11.
  • Greensburg Hose Company No. 7 - $13,017.59.
  • Greensburg Hose Company No. 8 – $12,280.41.
  • Hannastown Volunteer Fire Department – $11,543.23.
  • Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 – $11.911.82
  • Hempfield Volunteer Fire Company No. 4 – $11,543.23.
  • Hose Company 3 of Greensburg – $11,727.52.
  • Hunker Volunteer Fire Department – $11,727.52.
  • Luxor Volunteer Fire Department – $11,543.23.
  • Midway/St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department – $12,096.11.
  • Mutual Aid Ambulance – $7,037.40.
  • New Stanton Volunteer Fire Department – $12,096.11.
  • North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department – $12,280.41.
  • Salem Township Slickville No. 1 Volunteer Fire Department – $11,727.52.
  • South Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department – $12,649.
  • Southwest Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department – $15,000.
  • Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department – $14,860.55.
The 57th Legislative District includes the following Westmoreland County communities: the city of Greensburg; the townships of Hempfield (part) and Salem; and the boroughs of Delmont, Hunker, New Stanton, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg and Youngwood.

Representative Eric Nelson
57th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Tracy Polovick
717.260.6358
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