Acting Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook announces the approval of grants totaling more than $31 million to 2,336 applicants who sought funding for the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Several area fire companies were among the recipients.

“Our office is pleased to see the level of interest in the FCEMS grant program increase year over year,” Cook. “This state support is much needed for our responders, and the communities they work tirelessly to protect.”

“Firefighters and first responders put their health and safety on the line every day for Pennsylvanians - they deserve our full support,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro.

The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner and makes an annual grant program available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads.

A complete list of grant awardees, as well as additional program eligibility requirements and important dates and information associated with future funding rounds can be found online at www.osfc.pa.gov.