Radnor First Responders Get $31K From State Fire Commissioner

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — First responders in Radnor Township recently were awarded grant funding thanks to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Across the state, fire and EMS companies have been awarded grants through the office.

In Radnor, more than $31,600 has been awarded.

State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara said the Radnor Fire Company and its EMS branch, as well as Villanova Emergency Medical Services, were given funds.

The fire company got $15,000, while its EMS branch got $8,325. Villanova EMS also got $8,325.

The grants can be used for facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training, education and public outreach, recruitment and retention, construction savings accounts, overtime costs associated with backfilling positions while firefighters are attending training (career departments only), and revenue loss due to COVID-19 impacts.

"It’s always rewarding to see the state prioritize our emergency responders. They show up during times of crisis and help people overcome some of the scariest, darkest moments of their lives," O’Mara said. "This funding will help them not only effectively do their jobs, but I hope also serve as a thank you for all that they do."