11 days after an arson attack at his home, Gov. Josh Shapiro is doubling down on his support for firefighters.

"I've become a victim of a fire, a victim of an arson attack," said Gov. Shapiro. "That is something that no Pennsylvanian should have to go through."

On Thursday, Gov. Shapiro paid a visit to Erie, to outline key proposals in this year's budget to strengthen fire companies throughout the state.

Gov. Shapiro is calling for a $30 million grant program, to help departments purchase equipment and to also help recruit and retain firefighters.

"This competitive program will allow departments with unique needs, whether for equipment or recruitment and retention, to be able to get added dollars to go out and do things they need to do to strengthen their department." said Gov. Shapiro.

The governor also wants annual cancer screening for firefighters to be covered by the Commonwealth.

"We got to make sure that when a firefighter rushes towards danger, that she or he are not worried about the long-term health impacts, the unknown health impacts that could cut their lives short and take them away from their families." said Gov. Shapiro.

Erie News Now asked Gov. Shapiro how his family is doing since the arson attack.

"The next morning, I was back at the governor's residence, doing my job," said Gov. Shapiro. "I've been out every day since, doing my job as governor and I said that day, and I wanted my kids to hear this, that the arsonist would not deter me from doing my job as governor, and by the way, I said the arsonist would not deter me from proudly practicing my faith."

Meanwhile, 38-year-old Cody Balmer is facing a number of charges including attempted murder, aggravated arson, and terrorism in connection to the fire.