Butler County News

Rep. Stephenie Scialabba has announced that eight fire and emergency response organizations in Pennsylvania's 12th Legislative District have been awarded funding through the state Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. This initiative, overseen by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC), is financed by slot machine gaming proceeds rather than General Fund tax revenue.

Eligible projects for this funding include construction or renovation of facilities, equipment purchase or repair, training, or debt reduction. Rep. Scialabba emphasized the importance of this support: “This is vital funding for our community fire and EMS organizations, which are operated by volunteers. Every dollar goes to improving safety and enabling our emergency responders to do their jobs to the best of their abilities.”

The following local fire companies and EMS agencies received funds: Adams Area Fire District ($28,106), Callery Volunteer Fire Company ($14,385), Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Service ($15,000), Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company ($16,322), Evans City Area Volunteer Fire Department ($16,322), Harmony Emergency Medical Service ($15,000), Harmony Fire District ($28,322), and Quality Emergency Medical Service Inc. ($15,000).

The OSFC provides financial assistance to enhance firefighting, ambulance, and rescue services across the state.