A large number of Butler County Fire Companies will receive state money from slot machine gaming to help with operational expenses.
The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants are awarded by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads based on applicant and project criteria.
The Butler Township Volunteer Fire District will receive nearly $43,000. Harmony Fire District has been awarded nearly $30,000. Meanwhile departments in West Sunbury, Unionville, Quality EMS, Slippery Rock, Saxonburg, Sarver, Prospect, Portersville, Petrolia, Penn Township, Oakland, Middlesex, Marion Township, Karns City, Harrisville, Eau Claire, East Butler, Cranberry, Connoquenessing, Chicora, Buffalo, Butler City, and Butler EMS will each collect between $10,000 and $16,000.
Eligible projects include construction or renovation of facilities; purchase or repair of equipment; member training and certification; education and public outreach; recruitment and retention efforts; and debt reduction.
