HARRISBURG — Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are thrilled to announce 46 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies have been awarded more than $700,000 in funding through the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
“Our firefighters and EMS personnel put their lives on the line every day to protect our families, homes and businesses,” Twardzik said. “All of these companies rely heavily on volunteers and local fundraising to keep their doors open. This state funding provides critical support to ensure they have the equipment, training and resources necessary to continue serving our communities.”
“I’m thankful so many local fire and EMS companies were awarded these highly competitive funds,” Argall said. “These grants are well-deserved and will help our brave first responders with their critically important and dangerous jobs.”
Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, recruitment and retention initiatives, public education about fire prevention and reduction of existing debt.
The following companies were awarded grants:
- Altamont Fire Company No. 1 — $13,869
- American Hose Company — $12,632
- American Hose Company 2 — $13,250
- American Hose Company No. 2 — $26,487
- Citizens Fire Company Palo Alto — $13,044
- Citizens Fire Company Branchdale — $12,632
- Citizens Fire Company No. 1 — $14,487
- Clover Fire Company — $12,220
- Columbia Hose and Steam Fire Company No. 1 — $12,838
- Continental Hose Company No. 3 — $12,220
- Cressona Fire Company No. 1 — $12,426
- East End Fire Company No. 2 of Palo Alto — $12,220
- Frackville Community Ambulance Association — $15,000
- Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 of Butler Township — $28,136
- Girard Hose Company No. 1 — $12,220
- Good Intent Fire Company — $12,014
- Good Intent Fire Company No. 1 — $14,487
- Good Intent Hose Company No. 1 — $14,693
- Good Will Fire Company No. 1 of Minersville — $27,220
- Good Will Fire Company No. 4 — $12,632
- Good Will Hose Company No. 1 — $13,663
- Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 — $15,105
- Goodwill Hose Company — $12,220
- Heights Fire Company No. 1 — $12,426
- Kaska Volunteer Fire Company — $12,220
- Lavelle Volunteer Fire Company — $12,220
- Liberty Fire Company No. 4 — $14,487
- Minersville Fire Rescue — $38,281
- Mountaineer Hose Company — $12,426
- New Minersville Fire Company — $12,632
- Phoenix Hose Company No. 4 — $12,014
- Pottsville Area Emergency Medical Service Inc. — $30,000
- Pottsville Fire Company No. 1 — $26,487
- Rainbow Hose Company No. 1 — $12,632
- Rangers Hose Company — $14,899
- Rescue Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 3 — $12,220
- Schuylkill Hose Company No. 2 — $14,075
- Seltzer Hose Company — $12,014
- South Cass Citizens Fire Company — $24,014
- Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance — $15,000
- Washington Fire Company No. 1 — $14,487
- West End Fire Company No. 1 of St. Clair — $12,014
- West End Hose Company No. 7 — $13,663
- William Penn Fire Company No. 1 — $13,250
- Yorkville Hose and Fire Company No. 1 — $14,899
Companies must file a grant agreement with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to receive funding. The funding program was created by the General Assembly and is supported through gaming proceeds. All grants are generated from slot machine gaming proceeds, not General Fund tax revenue. All companies that apply and meet program requirements receive funding.
CONTACTS:
Will Jones (Twardzik)
Seth Hubler (Argall)