By Staff
New Castle News
NEW CASTLE —
Three Lawrence County volunteer fire organizations have been awarded state funding to assist in fighting wildfires.
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that a record $666,553 will be distributed to 172 volunteer organizations. The money comes from federal funds.
Local groups that received grants were District 8 Hot Shots of Volant, $878; Shenango Township Volunteer Fire Department, $3,021; and Union Township Volunteer Fire Department and Relief Association, $5,572.
Grant recipients were named following review of fire company applications that met a 2010 deadline. The intent of the funding is to better equip and train volunteers to save lives and protect property in unprotected or inadequately protected rural areas.
The next round of applications for the grant program will be next spring. Only online applications will be accepted.
Potential applicants should visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us and click on “Apply for Grants,” then “Online Grant Applications” and “DCNR Volunteer Fire Assistance.” Grant information can be obtained from the Bureau of Forestry Division of Forest Fire Protection in Harrisburg.
Call (717) 787-2925 or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us and click on “State Forests.”
