West Hills Regional Fire Department receives $25K for new equipment

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — West Hills Regional Fire Department was awarded a $25,000 state grant that will help in the purchasing of new equipment.

The grant, obtained by State Representative Frank Burns, will be used to purchase high-value safety and hazardous material mitigation equipment. The new equipment includes combustible and carbon monoxide gas detectors, a double-ended aluminum roof ladder and a battery-powered positive pressure fan to help clear smoke and dangerous gases from confined spaces.

“This is a huge, huge addition for us. Oh, my God, this equipment – that fan alone is over $11,000, and that’s a lot of money to come up with,” Chief Kevin Schrock said. “The fact that Frank was able to get us this high-value equipment is a big help to us. It would have taken us a long time to get the money to purchase this type of equipment.”

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Burns said he recognized the importance of adding the equipment, as the West Hills Regional Fire Department provides fire and ambulance services that benefit three boroughs and one-half of a township, serving that area 24 hours a day.

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