Pa. state grant funds EMS equipment

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GLENSHAW, Pa. — Every little bit helps for emergency responders who are receiving a share of the money available through the Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program.

The state program awarded Shaler Emergency Medical Services and all six Shaler Township fire departments with grants this year to purchase additional equipment or pay debt on previous equipment purchases.

“Basically, it's really the difference between having the equipment and not,” said Tim Banyas, outreach coordinator for Shaler EMS. Last year, Shaler EMS purchased two power stretchers needed to clear the increased height of the newer ambulances with the Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Service grant. Banyas said this year's award of $7,091 will be used to offset the cost of purchasing four mobile data terminals for each EMS vehicle at a cost of about $3,000 each.

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