HARRISBURG — Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced more than $1 million was awarded to fire companies and EMS agencies in the 48th Senate District to assist with their important mission to protect public safety.
“I’m very grateful these grants will help our local first responders access the equipment and training they need,” Gebhard said. “Our volunteers not only respond to emergencies and complete ongoing training, but they also spend countless hours raising funds. I’m hopeful this funding will ease the financial stress a bit and ensure they can continue protecting our communities safely and effectively.”
Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, recruitment and retention, public education about fire safety or reduction of existing debt. The ongoing funding program was created by the General Assembly. All grants are generated from slot machine gaming proceeds.
The following organizations were awarded funding:
- Berks Emergency Strike Team — $9,761
- Bernville Community Fire Company — $14,281
- Bethel Community Ambulance — $15,000
- Community Fire Company of Frystown — $12,426
- Hamburg Emergency Medical Services Inc. — $15,000
- Hamburg Volunteer Forest Fire Crew Inc. — $12,220
- Kempton Fire Company Inc. — $15,724.32
- Marion Fire Company of Stouchburg — $13,044
- Mount Pleasant Fire Company of Berks County — $13,869
- Pioneer Hose Company No. 1 & Trustees — $12,426
- Schuylkill Valley Emergency Medical Services — $30,000
- Shartlesville Community Fire Company No. 1 — $13,869
- Shoemakersville Fire Company No. 1 — $13,457
- Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $13,250
- Union Fire Company No. 1 of Hamburg — $13,869
- Union Fire Company No. 1 of Leesport — $13,869
- Union Fire Company of Bethel — $12,014
- Walnuttown Fire Company No. 1 — $12,632
- Western Berks Ambulance Association Inc. — $15,000
- Western Berks Fire Department — $52,136
- Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company — $14,899
- Adamstown Fire Company — $16,136
- Denver Fire Company No. 1 — $16,136
- Durlach and Mt. Airy Fire Company — $13,250
- Fivepointville Ambulance Service — $15,000
- Fivepointville Fire Company — $14,281
- Reamstown Fire Company — $7,804
- Reamstown Fire Company — $13,869
- Reinholds Community Ambulance Association Inc. — $15,000
- Reinholds Station Fire Company No. 1 — $12,632
- Schoeneck Fire Company — $12,632
- Smokestown Fire Company No. 1 — $13,663
- Stevens Fire Company No. 1 — $12,014
- Bunker Hill Fire Company — $12,838
- Citizens Fire Company No. 1 — $16,136
- Lebanon Fire Department — $16,136
- Community Fire Company of Cornwall Borough — $12,632
- Ebenezer Fire Company — $12,838
- Fredericksburg Fire Company No. 1 — $13,869
- Glenn Lebanon Fire Company — $12,632
- Goodwill Fire Engine & Hose Company #5 — $12,014
- Independent Fire Company No. 1 — $12,838
- Central Medical Ambulance — $15,000
- Keystone Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 — $15,930
- Kutztown Volunteer Community Fire Company — $12,838
- Lawn Fire Company — $13,044
- Chemical Fire Company — $14,281
- Lebanon Fire Department First Aid and Safety Patrol — $15,000
- Lebanon Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 — $12,632
- Mount Gretna Community Volunteer Fire Company — $13,044
- Mount Zion Community Fire Company — $13,250
- Myerstown First Aid Unit — $15,000
- Neptune Fire Company No. 1 — $14,075
- Neversink Fire Company — $13,663
- Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Company — $15,000
- Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Company — $13,044
- North Annville Fire Company — $25,044
- Northern Lebanon Fire and Emergency Services Inc. — $52,136
- Perseverance Fire Company — $12,014
- Quentin Volunteer Fire Company — $12,014
- Rescue Hose Company No. 4 — $14,075
- Rural Security Fire Company — $12,426
- Schaefferstown Emergency Medical Services Inc. — $15,000
- Schaefferstown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $13,457
- South Lebanon Fire Company No. 1 — $28,136
- Speedwell Engine & Hose Company — $12,426
- Union Hose Fire Company of Annville Inc. — $28,136
- Union Steam Fire Engine & Hose Company — $12,426
- Weavertown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 — $13,044
The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency with the application process handled through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OSFC to receive their grants.
CONTACT: Alex Gamble