The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $236,388.20 Project Grant to the Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Company NO. 1 Pottstown through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant will support the AFG Program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the grant funding will be used from September 2022 through September 2024 to provide fire and life safety services to Pottstown,...
The Honesdale Fire Department in Honesdale, Pennsylvania was awarded a $1,417,238.48 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The goal of this two-year grant beginning September 18, 2022 is to enhance firefighter safety and the safety of the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the department's purchase of new equipment and vehicles to modernize its capabilities to respond...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded Fayette Emergency Medical Service a $196,819.40 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) for the period of September 6, 2021 through September 5, 2023. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources to first responders. Specifically, this...
The Shippensburg Area EMS received a $244,000.20 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of this two-year grant is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support Shippensburg Area EMS in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania in delivering services and products that further the AFG program's objectives of providing fire departments and...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Monessen Ambulance Service a $172,477.30 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing Monessen Ambulance Service with funding to support deliver of emergency response services in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Specifically, the grant...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $266,003.10 Project Grant to D H & L Ambulance League of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The two-year grant running from September 13, 2022 to September 12, 2024 will enhance firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities. As the goal of the AFG program is to improve public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards, the funding will likely be used to provide...
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency was awarded a $499,999.55 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The two-year award running from August 2021 through August 2023 will support the AFG Program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the funding will allow the Agency to deliver products and services that improve...
The Shavers Creek Valley Community Volunteer Fire Co received a $236,952 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on August 2, 2021 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of this award is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources to the fire department. Funds will support the delivery of...
The East Penn Township Volunteer Fire Company, a non-profit organization, was awarded a $249,200 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). This two-year grant, awarded in August 2023, will enable the fire company to enhance public and firefighter safety by supporting the purchase of firefighting vehicles and equipment, personal protective equipment, and training programs. Previous AFG grants...
The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association received a $851,335 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on September 2, 2022 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program; CFDA #97.044). The grant will support the Association's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the funding will allow the Association to provide critical safety equipment and resources to help protect...