Grants Available to First Responders in Gas Well Drilling Areas

The Office of State Fire Commissioner is now accepting applications for its Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) grant program.

The grants are available to volunteer and career fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue companies in counties throughout the Commonwealth where unconventional gas well drilling has been permitted. A map of eligible counties is available here.

Funding may be used to acquire the specialized training, skills and equipment needed to respond to gas well-related emergencies to keep communities safe.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, Nov. 30