Two Regional First Responders Receive State Funding

The first round of funding to be awarded to local first responder agencies as part of the new Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program were announced Monday.

A total of 26 agencies will receive $1.67 million to help them support the wellness needs of law enforcement officers, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians.

Two agencies in our region received funding.

The Bellefontaine Police Department will receive more than $119,000 for wellness and fitness programming including nutrition consultations, physical therapy, and mental health wellness checks.

The Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District in Union County. will receive just over $45,000 for a wellness and fitness initiative focused on medical examinations, fitness, rehabilitation, and behavioral health.