Volunteer Fire Companies Urged To Apply For Grants
Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25) is encouraging local volunteer fire companies to apply for state grants to help with training and equipment purchases to fight brush and forest fires.
Scarnati said volunteer fire companies serving rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 residents where forest and brush fires are common, are able to apply for grants of up to $7,500.
(Full story in the Cameron County Echo on the news stand)