"Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town,
township or home rule municipality.
"Office." The Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
"Personal protective gear." Firefighting equipment,
including boots, pants, jacket, hood and helmet that meet
occupational safety and health standards under 29 CFR
1910.156(e) (relating to fire brigades) for fire response.
"Program." The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program
established under section 7852(a).
"Volunteer fire company." A nonprofit chartered corporation,
association or organization located in this Commonwealth that
provides fire protection or rescue services within this
Commonwealth.
§ 7852. Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
(a) Establishment.--The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant
Program is established within the office for the purposes of
this subchapter.
(b) Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Fund.--The
Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Fund is established as a
special fund within the State Treasury. The fund shall consist
of money appropriated or transferred to the fund by act of the
General Assembly, in addition to any grants, gifts, donations or
other payments from other sources. Money in the fund is
appropriated on a continuing basis to the office for the
purposes of subsection (c).
(c) Use.--Money in the fund shall be used for:
(1) Reimbursing eligible fire companies for costs
incurred for personal protective gear or other protective
equipment for firefighters.
(2) Administering the provisions of this subchapter.
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