More than $658,000 in state grants will be distributed to fire and ambulance companies across Fayette County, according to an announcement by Representatives Ryan Warner and Charity Grimm Krupa. The funds are intended to support the ongoing public safety work of these organizations.
“Our first responders are the backbone of community safety,” said Grimm Krupa. “This investment ensures EMTs, paramedics and firefighters have the resources to stay prepared. When they succeed, all of Fayette County benefits.”
Warner added, “Our communities are so blessed by the outstanding fire and emergency services personnel who selflessly serve our region, protecting lives and property. These grants not only show our appreciation but also aim to relieve some of the financial challenges facing these organizations.”
The grant program is managed by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC), with funding derived from slot machine gaming revenue rather than general tax funds. Eligible uses for the grants include facility construction or renovation, equipment purchase or repair, training programs, recruitment and retention efforts, or debt reduction. Each recipient must file a grant agreement with OSFC before receiving funds.
Among those awarded were Adah Volunteer Fire Department ($25,663), Brownsville Ambulance Service ($15,000), Farmington Volunteer Fire Department ($16,137), Hopwood Volunteer Fire Department ($15,312), Smock Volunteer Fire Department ($15,518), Union Hose Company No. 1 Volunteer Fire Company ($14,488), Republic Volunteer Fire Company ($14,282), and many others throughout Fayette County.
Representative Warner advocates for public safety initiatives as well as economic policies that benefit his constituents (official website). He represents Pennsylvania’s 52nd Legislative District (official website) and has championed legislation such as the Taxpayer Protection Act aimed at limiting state spending growth (official website). Warner holds a degree in communications arts and science from Penn State University (official website).
In addition to his legislative responsibilities—including chairing the PA Legislative Sportsmen Caucus—Warner supports law enforcement and first responders while working on economic development measures (official website). He also operates a family farm and logging business in Fayette County (official website).
