Local Fire Companies Can Get Grant Help

U.S. Representative Patrick Meehan (R-PA7) will host a a seminar on Wednesday, Aug. 24, to help local fire comapnies learn about, and apply for, federal grants. 

The seminar will be help at 7 p.m. at the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center  at 1600 Calcon Hook Roadin Sharon Hill, PA. There are a wide range of grants for firefighting-related studies and purposes available. Some are posted here on the Federal Emergency Management Agency website.

The Haverford-Havertown Patch coverage area is served by the five fire companies. Each is funded by a combination of township support and heavy reliance on donations.

To find out more about how to support, or join your local fire company click on these links:

• Manoa Fire Co.
• Llanerch Fire Co.
• Oakmont Fire Co.
• Bon Air Fire Co.
• Brookline Fire Co.

A press release from Meehan's office has more details on the seminar:

“I’m pleased to help facilitate this workshop and help our local fire companies apply for these important grants,” said Meehan. “The AFG grants are awarded to fire departments to advance their ability to serve and protect their communities. I encourage all departments to apply for it.” 

Staff from the Philadelphia Department of Homeland Security Office will be on hand to present information and answer questions regarding the grant program, application process, changes from last year’s application, and suggestions for a successful application.

The seminar will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24 at the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center located at 1600 Calcon Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA 19079.  Any questions regarding this event or the grant may be directed to (610) 690 – 7323.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is accepting applications for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through September 9, 2011.