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For Immediate Release
August 16, 2000

White: Sept. 1 Deadline Approaching to Apply for Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Service Assistance Grants

Harrisburg – A September 1 deadline is approaching for volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance corps to apply for a new state assistance program, Sen. Mary Jo White said today.

The "Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Act" will provide a total of $22 million in grants to volunteer fire companies and $3 million in grants to volunteer ambulance companies. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).

Volunteer fire companies are eligible for direct grants of up to $15,000, and ambulance services for grants of up to $10,000, for the following purposes:

• Construction and renovation of facilities;
• Purchase or repair of equipment; and
• Debt reduction.

Approved organizations can expect to receive their checks around mid-October. Organizations that have not received a grant application should contact their County Emergency Management Office or the senator’s office.

CONTACT: Leigh Ramsey (717) 787-9684