Source: US State of Pennsylvania
April 24, 2025 – Erie, PA
ADVISORY – ERIE – Governor Shapiro to Visit Erie Fire Department to Discuss Proposed Investments to Support Firefighters
Governor Josh Shapiro will visit Erie Fire Department to discuss his Administration’s commitment to investing in and supporting Pennsylvania’s first responders and firefighters – outlining key proposals in his 2025-26 proposed budget aimed at strengthening fire companies throughout the Commonwealth, including a new $30 million grant program to help fire companies purchase life-saving equipment, recruit and retain firefighters, and meet their unique needs.
As the Governor and his family witnessed firsthand, Pennsylvania’s professional and volunteer firefighters continue their heroic efforts to respond to crises – running towards danger to keep people safe.
WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Mayor Joe Schember
Chief Leonard Trott, Erie Bureau of Fire
Bob Brooks, President of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
WHEN:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
*Press conference and livestream will begin after a tour of the fire department.
WHERE:
Erie Fire Department
208 W. 12th Street,
Erie, PA 16501
LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/
RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending must RSVP with the names and phone numbers for each member of their team to ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov.