BERWYN, PA – The Berwyn Fire Company has been awarded $21,966.58 in grant funding by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) through the 2018 – 2019 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

According to the OSFC, this is an annual grant program available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. The program provides grant eligibility information and makes an on-line grant application available for all eligible applicants. Based on applicant and project criteria, staff reviews and approves or disapproves all applications, processes signed grant agreements and authorizes dispersal of grant funds. Final grant reports are reviewed for compliance with project description and program guidelines.

The Berwyn Fire Company will be utilizing these funds to assist with debt reduction on a fire truck loan and equipment purchases to support fire and EMS operations.

We appreciate the support of our local State Representatives and State Senators in continuing to support this program that provides vital funds to emergency service providers in the area.

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The Berwyn Fire Company is a registered 501c3 non-profit combination organization that provides primary fire, EMS, and rescue services to 30,338 citizens between Tredyffrin Township and Easttown Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania. To learn more about the Company visit www.BerwynFireCo.org.