Venkat announces $95,000 in funding for local first responders

Rep. Arvind Venkat    November 13, 2026 | 3:23 PM

McCANDLESS, Nov. 13 – State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-Allegheny, today announced $95,000 in new grant funding to support the McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority.

“I see the critical work our first responders do every day, both as a physician and a legislator,” Venkat said. “I look forward to seeing the MFPAA put this funding to good use, and I will continue working to ensure our local first responders have the resources they need.”

The funding will support the remounting of an ambulance, extending the lifespan of an otherwise well-functioning patient care compartment by replacing the vehicle’s chassis.

The funding for this project comes from the state Department of Community and Economic Development through Venkat’s legislative support.

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