State Representative Parke Wentling | Pennsylvania 7th Legislative District
State Representative Parke Wentling | Pennsylvania 7th Legislative District
Fire and ambulance companies in the 7th Legislative District will be receiving a total of $291,549 in state grants to support their public safety mission. This announcement was made by Rep. Parke Wentling, who emphasized the importance of investing in first responders.
"Our EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters put themselves at risk to protect the rest of us," said Wentling. "An investment in our first responders is an investment that benefits everyone."
The funding for these grants 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. It is important to note that all funding for this program comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not General Fund tax revenue.
The grants will be used to support various projects and initiatives within the fire and ambulance companies. Eligible projects include the construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, the purchase or repair of equipment, training, or the reduction of existing debt. All companies that apply and meet the requirements outlined by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner receive funding.
The grants have been awarded to the following companies:
- Clark Volunteer Fire Department: $14,034.16
- Elite EMS: $15,000
- Farrell Volunteer Fire Department Inc.: $14,034.16
- Greenville Fire Department: $14,617.72
- Greenville Fire Department EMS: $15,000
- Greenville Volunteer Fire Company: $13,450.59
- Hempfield Township Volunteer Fire Department of Mercer County: $13,450.59
- Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department Inc.: $16,951.99
- Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department: $13,839.63
- Patagonia Volunteer Fire Department: $14,034.16
- Sharon Fire Department: $16,951.99
- Sharpsville Volunteer Fire Department: $16,368.42
- Shenango Township Volunteer Fire Department EMS: $15,000
- Shenango Township Volunteer Fire Department: $13,839.63
- South Pymatuning Township Volunteer Fire Association: $13,256.07
- Transfer Volunteer Fire Department EMS: $15,000
- Transfer Volunteer Fire Department: $14,423.20
- West Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department: $15,201.29
- West Salem Fire Department: $13,839.63
- Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department: $13,256.07
This funding will greatly support these organizations in their efforts to provide essential services to the community. It will enable them to upgrade their facilities, purchase necessary equipment, and ensure the ongoing training of their personnel.
Representative Parke Wentling expressed his satisfaction with the allocation of these grants and the impact they will have on public safety in the 7th Legislative District. He encourages other districts and jurisdictions to prioritize the support of their first responders.
The grants represent a significant investment in the safety and well-being of the residents of the 7th District. By providing financial assistance to these fire and ambulance companies, the state government is recognizing and appreciating the critical role they play in protecting the community.
For more information, contact Jake Gillespie at 717-772-9834 or JGillespie@pahousegop.com. Additional details can also be found on Representative Wentling's website, RepWentling.com.
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