Trib: Grant will offset cost of Mt. Lebanon fire engines

A $585,000 federal grant will help the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department replace two aging vehicles — one that is due to be retired next year, and one that had to be auctioned off earlier this year.

The grant will allow the department to cover most of the cost of one new engine that will combine the functions of Mt. Lebanon's 20-year-old ladder truck and the 28-year-old pumper truck that failed inspection and had to be auctioned, said Fire Chief Nicholas Sohyda.

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• www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_715921.html (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Casey, Specter Announce $585,000 Going to Mt. Lebanon Fire Department

WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Arlen Specter (D-PA) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $585,000 to the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department for vehicle acquisition.

“Firefighters are invaluable members of our community and they work tirelessly to ensure our safety. It is critical that we do everything in our power to provide them with the necessary tools and resources to perform their jobs,” said Senator Casey. “This money will provide valuable assistance to the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department.”

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• casey.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=04bdcd63-8a43-4153-814f-e774001dc316 (Senator Robert Casey)