September 20, 2024 - JAMISON, PA
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor was joined by State Senator Frank Farry (Bucks) today to announce his department has released more than $68 million in state aid to help dedicated volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania. Warwick Township Fire Department in Bucks County received $133,759.97 in funds to protect their firefighters, residents and communities. "This funding will help more than 1,850 volunteer firefighter relief associations in their day-to-day efforts," DeFoor said. "These funds pay for equipment, training and insurance that each VFRA needs to effectively do their job."A total of 2,501 municipalities received $68,268,053 for distribution to volunteer firefighter relief associations (VFRAs), which are legally separate from the fire departments that they support.List of Speakers:Sen. Frank Farry, Pennsylvania State SenatorTimothy L. DeFoor, Pennsylvania Auditor GeneralAaron McCarty, Chief, Warwick Township Volunteer Fire Company