Berwyn Fire Company Gets $22K Grant From State Fire Commissioner

BERWYN, PA – The Berwyn Fire Company was awarded nearly $22,000 in state funds that will help them pay down a fire truck loan and buy more equipment for EMTs and firefighters.

The fire company said it was awarded $21,966.58 in grant funding thanks to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) and the 2018 – 2019 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

According to the OSFC, this is an annual grant program available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads.

The fire company said the program provides grant eligibility information and makes an on-line grant application available for all eligible applicants.

Based on applicant and project criteria, staff reviews and approves or disapproves all applications, processes signed grant agreements and authorizes dispersal of grant funds.

Final grant reports are reviewed for compliance with project description and program guidelines.

"We appreciate the support of our local State Representatives and State Senators in continuing to support this program that provides vital funds to emergency service providers in the area," the fire company said.