Robbins Announces Funds to Help Fight Crawford County Wildfires

Harrisburg – State Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) today announced the approval of state grants to help volunteer fire companies in Crawford County pay for new equipment and training to fight fires in forests and undeveloped areas.

Robbins said the federally-funded grants are most useful for rural fire companies.

"Fire companies in rural communities face special challenges, and among them is fighting fires in forests and other wooded areas," said Robbins. "This aid will help local fire companies purchase wildfire-suppression equipment and protective clothing."

Robbins announced grants for the following volunteer fire companies: Blooming Valley Volunteer Fire Department, $2,222; Linesville Volunteer Fire Department, $1,621; Randolph Volunteer Fire Department, $3,748; and Spartansburg Volunteer Fire Department, $1,378.

The grants are available to communities that have fewer than 10,000 residents and can supply matching funds for the projects. The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Michael A. Hengst
(717) 787-1322